Caramel Apple Braided Loaf

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 medium apples (peeled and sliced)
• Egg wash: 1 egg + 1 tablespoon
• Powdered sugar for dusting