Applesauce Oatmeal Bread Recipe

Ingredients for Applesauce Oatmeal Bread

• Apple Cider
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted unsalted butter
• Bread Flour
• Quick Cooking Oats
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Apple Pie Spice
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

How to Make Applesauce Oatmeal Bread

1. Heat 1 cup apple cider in the microwave to 110-120°F.
2. In your bread machine pan, combine the warmed cider, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast.
3. Let the yeast sit for 10 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
4. Add 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 cup rolled oats to the bread machine pan.
5. Add 3 cups all-purpose flour to the pan. (Add more flour, 1/2 cup at a time, if needed to form a cohesive dough.)
6. Set your bread machine to the dough cycle. Once the cycle is complete, remove the dough.
7. Gently shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Turn to coat.
8. Cover the loaf pan with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.