Fondue Bread with Sliced Apples & Chutney

Directions

Adjust oven rack to middle position.

Heat oven to 325℉ (160℃).

Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or margarine.

Reserve 1 egg white for later use.

Beat 2 eggs yolks and 1 egg white in a medium bowl.

Add cheese and rosemary; stir to combine and set aside.

Roll thawed dough on a lightly floured work surface into a rectangle about 6 by 20 inches.

Place cheese mixture lengthwise on center of dough.

Fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal seam.

Place roll seam-side down around the outside of the prepared springform pan to make a ring; pinch ends to seal.

Top with sliced almonds.

Bake for 1 hour. Release pan hinge and remove bread immediately, allow bread to rest 15 minutes on a wire rack before serving.

Slice apples and place them in a bowl of cold water that has been mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

Place cheese-filled bread in center of large round platter.

Drain apples and pat dry.

Arrange overlapping in small groupings around the bread.

Garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary, if desired.

Serve with chutney, if desired.

Cut bread into wedges.

Advance preparation:

Assemble and freeze, unbaked.

Thaw 6 hours in the refrigerator.

Increase baking time by 5 minutes.