Rosemary Apple Bread

Step 1: In a large bowl combine 2 1/4 cups flour and the rest of the dry ingredients and rosemary (-yeast). Add water, stirring until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead until smooth (8 minutes), adding extra flour one tablespoon at a time to prevent dough from sticking to your hands.Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Knead in apple. Place dough in large bowl coated with cooking spray, turn to coat all sides. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.

Step 2: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 3: Shape dough into a loaf, place dough in a 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Press dough into pan, cover. Let rise in a warm draftfree place (I use my microwave) for 30 minutes or until doubled is size.

Step 4: Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until bread is lightly browned and sounds hollow when tapped. Brush top with butter. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on a rack.