Cran-Apple Streusel Bread

Directions

Thaw frozen bread dough until pliable according to package directions.

Fifteen minutes prior to baking, preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

In a large bowl, mix apple pie filling with cranberries, orange juice, orange peel, lemon juice and apple pie spice.

Set aside.

Prepare Streusel topping (recipe follows).

Cut loaf into 3 even pieces. On a lightly floured work surface roll out each piece of dough.

Cut the dough with kitchen shears to obtain the correct measurement if needed.

Place on baking sheet.

Make 2 inch long cuts at 1 inch intervals on both of the 7 inch sides of dough rectangle.

Spread 1 cup of cran-apple mixture lengthwise down center third of dough.

Top filling with ¼ cup walnuts. Fold strips diagonally over filling, overlapping strips to give a braided look.

Brush dough strips with a little milk and ¼ cup streusel mix.

Repeat with remaining 2 pieces of dough.

Let rise for 30 minutes in warm place. bake in preheated 350℉ (180℃) oven for 25 to 30 minutes, covering with aluminum foil after 20 minutes to prevent over-browning.

Remove bread from baking sheet to cool.