INGREDIENTS
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2 cups white whole wheat flour (or substitute an equal amount of all-purpose or bread flour)
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2 1/4 cups, plus additional for kneading - all-purpose flour (or substitute an equal amount of bread flour)
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1 Tbsp vital wheat gluten (optional if not using white whole wheat flour)
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1 package (2 1/4 tsp, 1/4oz, 7g) RED STAR Platinum Superior Baking Yeast
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1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
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1 1/2 cups warm tap water (120-130°F)
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1/3 cup honey
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1/4 cup fruity olive oil or canola oil
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2 large eggs
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1 large egg yolk
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2 medium baking apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch pieces
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1 tsp cinnamon
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2 tsp lemon juice
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For the egg wash: 1 large egg
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Coarse sugar for sprinkling on top of loaf (optional)