Pat's apple coffeecake

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupMilk
1packYeast
¼cupWater
cupAll-purpose flour
2Eggs
½cupSoft margarine -- or butter
½cupSugar
½teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsMargarine -- melt, cool
1tablespoonSugar
3cupsApple slices
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
teaspoonGround nutmeg
½cupSugar

Directions

1. Scald milk; cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in warm water (105 degrees). Add the cooled milk. Stir in 1-½ cups flour; beat until smooth. 2. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. 3.

Punch down and add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in ½ cup margarine, ½ cup sugar, salt and the remaining flour.

Beat well. 4. Spread the dough in greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.

Spoon 2 tablespoons margarine and 1 tablespoon sugar over dough.

Cover; let rise until double. 5. Press apples or peaches into dough.

Mix cinnamon, nutmeg and ½ cup sugar. Sprinkle over fruit. 6. Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill, courtesy of Pat Frazier, San Diego, CA.