Apple Rasin Bread

INGREDIENTS
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees), divided
1 teaspoon sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
8 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups peeled, diced apples
1 1/2 cups raisins
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornmeal
GLAZE:
1 egg, beaten
sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, combine yeast, 1/2 cup water and sugar; set aside.

2. In a large bowl, combine eggs, applesauce, honey, oil, salt and remaining water; mix well. Stir
in yeast mixture. Gradually add enough flour to form a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface
until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

3. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place
until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down and turn over in bowl. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.

4. In a small bowl, combine apples, raisins and lemon juice.

5. Divide dough into three parts; knead one-third of the apple mixture into each part.

6. Shape each into round flat balls. Place each in a greased 8-in. round baking pan that has been
sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

7. Brush each loaf with egg and sprinkle with sugar.

8. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until brown sounds hollow when tapped.