Apple Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
2 c. applesauce
2 Tbsp. oleo
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar
6 to 6 1/2 c. flour, sifted

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in water.
Heat applesauce slightly.
Add oleo, salt and sugar.
Stir to dissolve sugar.
Add yeast mix and half the flour.
Continue adding flour until a soft dough is formed. Knead on a floured board 8 to 10 minutes.
Grease dough lightly and put in a warmed, greased bowl.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Punch down in bowl and let stand 30 minutes.
Turn out onto floured board.
Cut into 2 equal pieces and let stand 10 minutes.
Shape into 2 loaves and put on greased baking sheet.
Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 400\u00b0.