Ingredients
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1-1/4 cups warm apple cider or juice (110°-115°)2-1/2 cups bread flour1/3 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup fresh sage, thinly sliced3/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons 2% milk
Preparation
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm cider. Add bread flour, butter, sugar, egg, sage and salt. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a firm dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes. Brush with milk.
Bake at 375° until golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
