Apple Cheddar Loaf (Bread Machine)

No need to peel the apples. When the machine first begins to knead, this loaf looks too dry, but don't add extra liquid--it turns into a great-looking loaf.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound loaf

• 3⁄4 cup  unsweetened apple juice
• 1  cup  grated apple
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 3⁄4 cups bread flour
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded aged cheddar cheese (the more aged the cheese, the stronger the flavor)
• 1 3⁄4 teaspoons bread machine yeast or 1 3⁄4 teaspoons instant yeast

Directions

1. Add ingredients into baking pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Insert pan into the oven chamber.
3. Select Whole Wheat Cycle.
4. When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a rack.
5. Let cool to room temperature before slicing.