Twisted Apple Cinnamon Loaf with Fresh Milled Flour

5 from 2 votes

Twisted Apple Cinnamon Loaf with Fresh Milled Flour

There’s something irresistibly comforting about fresh-baked bread that carries the warm, inviting aroma of cinnamon and sweet apple. Now, imagine that cozy feeling elevated with the wholesome goodness of freshly milled flour—a little kitchen magic that transforms this apple cinnamon twist bread into something truly special. If you’ve ever been curious about milling your own flour but felt a bit intimidated, this delicious recipe makes it approachable and rewarding. Whether you’re enjoying it fresh from the oven or the next day with a smear of butter, it’s a comforting treat that celebrates simple, wholesome ingredients. Let’s dive into a delightfully twisty take on apple cinnamon bread that’s both rustic and refined, perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or as a sweet breakfast treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 30

Rise Time 1 20

Total Time 2 50

Servings slices

Calories 266kcal

Ingredients

Bread:

1 ½ cups warm water 330 grams
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 ½ cups freshly milled hard white wheat flour finely milled (455 grams)
1 tablespoon instant yeast

Filling:

3 small-medium apples finely chopped, plus 1 tbs butter for cooking (granny smith, fuji, honeycrip, gala) (238 grams)
⅓ cup sugar 60 grams
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoon cinnamon

Icing:

4 oz softened cream cheese 113 grams
3 tablespoons softened butter
4 tablespoons sugar or maple syrup

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water, sugar, and salt.
Add the flour and knead until combined. Cover and rest for 15 minutes. Add more flour if the dough looks too wet
Add the yeast and knead the dough for 8-12 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 35-40 minutes, until doubled.
Prepare the apples by chopping into small pieces. Then, cook in a pan until softened, with the butter and a teaspoon of cinnamon.
Turn the dough onto an oiled or floured surface and roll into a 10x12 inch rectangle.
Spread the melted butter on the dough. Combine the cinnamon-sugar mixture in a small bowl and sprinkle on the dough.
Top with the cooked apples.
Roll the dough up lengthwise like you would for cinnamon rolls.
Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment.
Cut the dough in half lengthwise, stopping about a ½ inch from the top.
Take the two ends and twist them, placing one side over the other, all the way down the dough until the end. Tuck the ends under.
Cover and let rise again for 15-20 minutes in a warm spot until doubled.
Bake at 375 degrees F. for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Prepare the icing by beating the cream cheese and butter together until fluffy. Add the sugar or maple syrup.
Spread over the bread.

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