Apple And Cinnamon Twisted Sweet Bread
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This sweet, soft and chewy apple and cinnamon twisted sweet bread has all the fall feels.
Have your home smelling of sweet apple and warmed spices. Popping one of these into the oven on a chilly day is an absolute favorite.
If you’re looking for something a little special to bake, this is a great recipe to try out. It’ll fill your home with toasty, cozy smells.
Looking for more bread recipes? Try my homemade whole grain bread or roasted garlic and fresh rosemary dutch oven bread.
Why you’ll love this apple and cinnamon twisted sweet bread
- Cozy taste and look: The combination of sweet, juicy apples and warm, aromatic cinnamon creates a flavor that is both comforting and satisfying.
- Soft and chewy texture: The twisted bread is soft and chewy, with a slightly crispy crust.
- Versatile: It makes a great breakfast, snack, or dessert.
- Health benefits: Apples are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
- Perfect for sharing: This apple and cinnamon twisted sweet bread is a great treat to share with friends and family, making it a perfect addition to gatherings or potlucks.
Ingredients and substitution notes
- Flour: You can substitute the white whole wheat pastry flour with regular whole wheat flour or use all-purpose flour for the entire amount.
- Organic Cane Sugar: Adds sweetness to this delicious bread.
- Dry Vegan Milk Powder: Better-than-milk is a vegan milk powder, but if you don’t have it on hand, you can substitute it with any other vegan milk powder.
- Dry Yeast: Make sure to use active dry yeast for this recipe.
- Vegan Margarine: Earth Balance is a vegan margarine, but if you prefer, you can substitute it with any other vegan butter.
- Golden Ground Flax Meal: This ingredient is used as an egg substitute in this recipe. If you don’t have flax meal, you can substitute it with chia seeds or applesauce.
- Vanilla Extract: If you don’t have vanilla extract, you can substitute it with any other flavoring like almond extract, but will need to use less as almond extract is much stronger in flavor.
- Granny Smith Apple: This recipe calls for one finely chopped Granny Smith apple, but you can use any other variety of apple that you prefer.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: This adds a delicious fresh taste to the apple filling.
- Corn Starch: This ingredient is used to thicken the apple filling. You can substitute it with tapioca starch.
- Ceylon Cinnamon: This recipe calls for Ceylon cinnamon, which is a milder and sweeter variety of cinnamon. If you don’t have it on hand, you can substitute it with regular cinnamon.
- Cardamom: It adds a warm, spicy flavor to the apple filling. If you don’t have cardamom, you can omit it.
- Chopped Walnuts or Pecans: These add a nice crunch to the apple filling. You can substitute it with any other nuts that you prefer or omit it altogether.
Apple and Cinnamon Twisted Sweet Bread Recipe variations and add-ins
- Add raisins: Soak raisins in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and add them to the apple filling for extra sweetness and texture.
- Add chopped dried fruit: Add a handful of chopped dried apricots, cherries, or cranberries to the apple filling for a tangy, chewy addition.
- Use different spices: Experiment with different spices to give the twisted bread a unique flavor.
- Add a glaze: For the glaze, add 1/4 cup powdered sugar with a few drops of water, Stir, and continue to add water a drop at a time until you have the right constancy.
Top tips
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: Place the dough in a warm, draft-free place to rise. A slightly warmed oven or a warm, humid spot in the kitchen (like on top of the stove while the oven is on) can work well.
- Use room temperature ingredients: Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help the dough rise more evenly.
- Roll out the dough evenly: Roll out the dough into a rectangle that is about 1/4 inch thick. This will help ensure that the filling is distributed evenly throughout the bread.
- Spread the filling evenly: Make sure to spread the apple filling evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving about 1/2 inch of space around the edges.
- Use a sharp knife or pastry cutter: Use a sharp knife or pastry cutter to cut the dough into strips. This will help prevent the filling from leaking out of the bread.
Make ahead of instructions and storage
This apple and cinnamon twist bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.
For longer storage, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
The bread can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe container. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Serving suggestions
- Egg-free French toast: Turn this twisted bread into a decadent breakfast by using it to make French toast. Beat together some milk and cinnamon, then dip slices of the bread in the mixture and cook in a pan until golden brown on both sides. Serve with syrup and fresh fruit.
- Warm vegan-butter and maple syrup.
- A side of apple butter.
FAQs
Can I use a different type of apple in this recipe?
Yes, you can use a different type of apple in this recipe, depending on your preference.
Granny Smith apples would work well if you like a tart flavor, while Honeycrisp or Gala apples would add a sweeter flavor. Just be sure to peel and chop the apples into small pieces before adding them to the bread.
Vegan Apple Cinnamon Swirly Twisted Sweet Bread
Description
This sweet, soft and chewy apple and cinnamon twisted sweet bread has all the fall feels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cup flour (1 cup white whole wheat pastry flour, 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour)
- 1/4 cup organic cane sugar
- 2 tablespoons dry vegan milk powder (Better-than-milk)
- 2 1/4 teaspoon dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water (warm to touch)
- 2 tablespoons vegan margarine (Earth Balance)
- 1 tablespoon golden grown flax meal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 1 Granny Smith Apple, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup organic cane sugar
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (Ceylon Cinnamon)
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, milk powder, yeast and salt. Stir to combine.
- In another bowl add flax meal and vanilla extract to the warm water.
- Add the vegan margarine and water mixture to the dry mixture. Stir to combine. When it gets too hard to stir, place dough on a counter, knead for about 5 minutes, (or until an indent in the dough remains). See video for technique.
- Return to bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a towel, and let rise for about 80-90 minutes. In the mean time, make the filling.
- Filling: Peel and finely chop the apple. Add to a sauce pan. Then add lemon juice and sugar. In a separate bowl, add corn starch, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom. Stir to combine. Then add to the sauce pan. Cook on medium heat until thick. Set aside to cool.
- Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Work with one piece at a time. With a rolling pin flatten the dough into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Add half the apple mixture, spread over the dough. Roll the dough into a log. Make sure to pinch seams. Repeat the process with the other half of the dough and apple mixture.
- Next, make a cut down the middle of the log, until about an inch from the top of the log. Start at the top by twisting each half so that the filling faces up. Now gently start to twist by folding one half over the other half, then fold the other half over the first half again, continue until the end of dough. Pinch the edges so it will hold together. Repeat with the other log.
- Place on a greased baking sheet and let rise for 30 minutes or so. While you wait, preheat the oven to 350F.
- Brush with a little melted margarine right before baking. Bake for 30-35 min. until golden brown.
Notes
Glaze (optional) For the glaze, add 1/4 cup powdered sugar with a few drops of water, Stir, and continue to add water a drop at a time until you have the right constancy.
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