INGREDIENTS
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2 c. bread flour
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1 c. whole wheat pastry flour
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2 t. vital wheat gluten
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1 pkg. rapid rise (instant) yeast
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1 c. milk (120º to 130º)
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1/4 c. sugar
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1/4 c. butter
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1 t. salt
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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APPLE FILLING
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Makes enough for two braids
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4 Fuji or other apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch pieces
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup Cinnamon Chips
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Cinnamon drizzle
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2/3 cup chips
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1 1/2 teaspoons shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil)