Apple Yeast Bread Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 large tart apple, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup shortening