Russian Krendl Bread Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 cup warm half-and-half cream or whole milk (110° to 115°)
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• FILLING:
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 large apple, peeled and chopped
• 2/3 cup finely chopped dried apples
• 1/3 cup finely chopped dried apricots
• 1/3 cup chopped pitted dried plums (prunes)
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Confectioners' sugar