Apple bread from the Vinschgau Valley
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The South Tyrolean hiking hotel Vinschgerhof is nestled among the apple orchards of the Vinschgau Valley and is known for a special delicacy: homemade apple bread, which is considered the perfect snack for on the go. Those who spend a hiking vacation in the Vinschgau Valley will find not only pure nature here, but also culinary traditions that originate from the region.
As the daughter of an apple farmer, Inge Pinzger, hostess at the Vinschgerhof, has a close connection to the fruits of her homeland. She proudly says, "There are no better apples than those from the Vinschgau Valley. That's why our guests still get our 'family apples' to this day." These apples are also used to bake traditional apple bread—a healthy, nutritious, and tasty snack that is an essential part of any hiking vacation in the Vinschgau Valley. Here, Inge shares her recipe for apple bread with you.
... pour into a bowl and make a well in the centre. Mix the yeast with lukewarm milk, sugar and flour and pour into the well. Cover and leave to rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes. Add the remaining milk, nuts, butter, egg, cinnamon and salt and knead into a firm dough, then leave to rise for another 30 minutes.
Coarsely grate the apples and mix into the dough, shape into a loaf, place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and cut a cross into the top. Leave to rise for 20 minutes and bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C for 35–40 minutes.
Inge from the Vinschgerhof wishes you every success.
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