Twisted Apple Speculaas Bread

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Make this Twisted Apple Speculaas Bread when you want to impress your family or friends. It’s the perfect bread to serve in the fall or during the holiday season, as it makes two delightful loaves that are so pretty with their twisted form. Flavored with Speculaas Spice, a fun mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, aniseed, cardamom, ginger, and white pepper, it’ll fill your house with the delightful scent of Autumn.

(Post modified on 9/29/23.)

This recipe is a modified version of one I found on King Arthur Baking several years ago, and I thought the twisted version of bread was such a nice change from one that is braided or rolled. My husband loves raisins, so I added them to half of this recipe. And rather than cinnamon, I opted to use King Arthur Baking Ingredients, as I find this spice mixture quite lovely, not only for cookies, but for baked goods, too.

See recipes that use Speculaas Spice Here.  And if you’d prefer to make your own spice, please see the homemade version below.

 

More Apple Recipes to Enjoy

• Apple Caramel Delight Cheesecake
• Szarlotka Polish Apple Pie
• Irish Apple-Raisin Slab Pie
• Fried Apples

 

Ingredients for Twisted Apple Speculaas Bread

(See the full recipe at the bottom of this post.)

• all-purpose flour
• instant potato flakes
• granulated sugar
• instant yeast
• salt
• butter, softened
• vanilla extract
• large egg
• whole milk

Ingredients

• ground cinnamon
• nutmeg
• cloves
• aniseed
• cardamom
• ginger
• ground white pepper

In a small bowl, combine ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, aniseed, cardamom, ginger, and ground white pepper. Mix well.

Store spice in a container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Makes almost 4 tablespoons.

 

Instructions for Making this Recipe

Gather all your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.

 

Prepare the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, potato flakes, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt, mixing well.

Add the softened butter, vanilla extract, large egg, and whole milk. Stir until dough holds it’s form.

Knead by hand or by kneading hook for 7-8 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise until double, 1 1/2 – 2 hours.

 

Make the Filling

While the dough is rising, combine the filling ingredients.

In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and Speculaas spice.

Peel, core, and coarsely grate the apple. Place in a medium bowl. Pour lemon juice over the grated the fruit and mix together.

Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the apples and mix well. Set aside.

 

Assemble the Twisted Bread

Turn out risen dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently punch down two-three times. Divide dough in half. Roll each into 10″x12″ rectangle.

Spread half of the apple filling over the dough, leaving a 1/2″ margin along the edges. If desired, sprinkle raisins over the fillings.

Starting with the long side, roll the dough into a log, sealing the edge.

Cut the log in half lengthwise. Place each half, filled side up, side-by-side on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone baking mat.

Twist the two logs together, keeping the filling side up, working from the center to the ends. Pinch the ends together. Repeat with the second piece of dough.

Cover the dough and allow to rise for one hour.

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool before glazing.

You may need to cover the bread with aluminum foil the last ten minutes to keep edges from getting too dark. 

 

Glaze the Bread

In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and whole milk until creamy. Drizzle over loaves.

This twisted bread is perfect for a special brunch or even an afternoon snack with coffee or tea. Serve slices warm or at room temperature on a pretty bread plate. This recipe will make 2 loaves and will serve 16-20 people.

To store, place bread in a plastic freezer bag or a tightly sealed container. You may also freeze this bread for up to 2 months, wrapped securely in plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and then in a plastic freezer bag. Thaw bread inside the freezer bag before taking it out to ensure minimum moisture loss.

See more Bread Recipes Here.  View Breakfast Ideas Here.  Browse Apple Recipes Here.

 

 

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