A perfectly fantastic bread to share with #TwelveLoaves July!
I will be completely honest with you. I had some baking difficulties. Some major dough issues. So bad that I almost chucked the whole thing in teh garbage. But it looked so good with it’s incredible filling. I had every intention of making a ring and a twist bread and some mini rolls. The smaller twist bread was no problem and the rolls were a cinch.
But this beast below…well, I call it a beast and it ended up being quite the beauty. I almost threw this part of the bread process away. Thank goodness I stopped myself and gave it a chance! What’s my bread baking moral? Don’t ever give up on the yeast!
It wasn’t the prettiest and I had the worst time making it into a ring. Blame the heat. Blame my rushing. I don’t know what in the world happened. It happened and it all turned out fine in my bread baking world. I even got a text from my neighbor after I sent his kids a sample to try a little of it all, “Did you bake those breads? All of them?”. I told him yes…I did bake these breads. He was quick to ask me when am I baking them again;)
#TwelveLoaves July: Bake any bread, yeast or quick bread, loaf or individual. This #TwelveLoaves July 2013 all about baking with stone fruits! We are excited to have Renee of Magnolia Days and Paula from Vintage Kitchen Notes hosting this month’s event!
Share your favorite stone fruit bread recipe: quick or yeast! Think luscious quick loaves, sinful scones, delightful Danishes. Any bread recipe you’d like to bake with stone fruits, share it with us! Let’s get baking!
You must see what our very talented #TwelveLoaves bakers have created July!
- Apricot Bread from Savoring Italy
- Peach & Apricot Honey Bread from Try Anything Once Culinary
- Peach Muffins from Ma Che Ti Sei Mangiato
- Peach Challah from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Cherry Muffins from Magnolia Days
- Apricot Braided Loaf from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Cinnamon Peach Monkey Bread from Hip Foodie Mom
- Peach Oat Quick Bread from A Baker’s House
- Peach Cinnamon Rolls from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Nectarine Raspberry Bread from A Handful of Everything
Look at what we’ve baked this past year!
May theme: Focaccia
June theme: Corn Rolls
July theme: Challah
August theme: Summer Fruit
September: Say CHEESE!
October: Seeds, nuts and grains
November: Autumn Fruits: Apples and Pears
December: Boozy Bread
January: Clean Slate
February: Open Challenge
March: Holiday Breads
April: Berries
#TwelveLoaves-founded by Savoring Italy.
dough
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 (1/2 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 1/2-5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
filling
- 1/2 dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 all-purpose flour
Topping
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Dough Directions
inspired by this Apricot and Marzipan Twist
dough from me and filling adapted from their recipe
Ann@Anncoo Journal says
WOW! This apricot bread is so pretty and delicious! I posted my bread cake with dried apricot today. Can I join the fun too? 😀
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Liz says
I have had way too many of these days to mention. So glad the taste was terrific…I am so envious of your fresh apricots. I know I could decimate your loaf in no time at all!
Rossella says
What an irresistible bread!
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Zesty Bite says
oh wow, this looks delicious! I'm going to have to give this a try.
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
The bread must be very tasty with fresh apricot filling!
ashley - baker by nature says
I looooove apricots fillings, and wow, this bread just looks sensational!!! I need a slice to go with my coffee!
elisabeth@foodandthrift says
I totally missed this incredible yummy bread with the fresh apricots. Now I know why I saw all those fresh, and cute little apricots in your fridge; turned out so pretty, and delicious! xoxo
Renee says
Oh my goodness Lora what a lovely bread. At least it was a success after you struggled with the dough so much. Your neighbors are so lucky. Wish I was close so I could try your creations.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
I´ve had many breads that I was about to give up on, and they just came to life in the oven. Yeast is a wonderful thing. Apricots! I usually miss them, and hardly do anything with them. This is gorgeous Lora! The filling is yummy. I´m pinning this one for next summer!
Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction says
Lora,
Your bread looks delicious! Hubby loves apricots and eat this in one sitting.
Is it a 1/2 cup of dried apricots and 1/4 of flour for the filling?
I can't wait to try it.
Annamaria
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
I know that story all too well — when you think a bread is just going to be a disaster, but you press on and it ends up being perfectly OK in the end. This bread looks stunning and I LOVE the flavors going on here. Perfect for summer!
Krista Low says
This bread looks fabulous! I am the only one that eats apricots at my house so I don't buy them nearly enough. Beautiful job! Krista @ A Handful of Everything
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Lora,
LOVE this bread! Don't know if you have read my post yet. . but I baked YOUR monkey bread! 🙂 and I totally hear you on cooking/baking in the summertime. I'm in WA and we don't have A/C in the house. . (you really don't need it except for a few days/weeks in the summer) and of course, I decide to bake for Twelve Loaves on like the hottest day we've had so far. 😛 oh well. . and don't know what you are talking about. . your bread looks beautiful!!!
lena says
such a gorgeous loaf, that filling looks indeed wonderful, i would love to sink my teeth into it!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love apricots, this is one gorgeous bread!!
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says
Lora, that sounds so delicious. Sounds like we both struggled with dough for this one. I love your neighbor's response =)
Joan - My Cookie Clinic says
I appreciate your honesty about the frustration with this recipe. We've all been there! I also admire your perseverance which paid off. The loaf is beautiful…love the slivered almonds!
steph@stephsbitebybite says
I need a slice of this with my morning coffee!! Look incredible!
Holly says
What a beautiful bread! I think I'd like to be your neighbor and receive treats and goodies like these.
Dionne Baldwin says
I'm going to have to tough this one out. I am bringing this for the 4th of July to our friend's house! I have three box fans strategically placed in my house to vent the hot air from the kitchen. I am way too cheap to use my ac. 😛 Those fans are what keeps us from passing out with the added heat of the oven, but with them on it stays nice and cool while we still get delicious baked goods! You really inspire me to get into the kitchen and bake…even in 100 degree weather.
Lisa says
Oh my gahh, Lora, I can't get enough of your breads, this apricot bread being no exception! It's so 'glazy', fruity, nutty and beautiful! My 'Lora's Goodies' bookmarks are starting to take over the folder! I'd do anything..well, most anything, for a couple slices right now, or several of those baby breads! Love fresh apricots and that photo with the pit is killing me! xo
Kristina says
oooh, as I sit here with my coffee I wish I had a slice of this to go with it… and YOU sitting here at the table with me!
cakeduchess says
now that would be perfect! one day…one day!:)
Mari @ Mari's Cakes says
Lora this looks amazing! Thank you for the recipe I am sure I will make this bread soon.
Hugs
kristy says
Do you mind I'm taking a bite on this luscious bread. Hmm….I just love anything yeasted. Your bread looks so really tempting. Slurppp….
Kristy
Sue {munchkin munchies} says
Lora, I just picked a whole basket of apricots from our tree yesterday, and now I have a new wonderful recipe for them~perfect timing! it never gets too hot to turn on the oven around here either:) Your loaf turned out gorgeous, as always! THANKS, my friend!
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Laura@bakinginpyjamas says
This looks delicious Lora, very summery indeed. I'm glad the dough finally worked out well for you.
Kumar's Kitchen says
such a moist and lovely apricot loaf, seriously drool worthy, would warm up any cold day 🙂
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