Holy Thursday Apple Bread(Makes 2 Loaves)

Mix the yeast with 1/2 cup of the water and a pinch of brown sugar in a large bowl and set aside about 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, stir in the remaining water, the milk, the remaining brown sugar, the salt and 2 tablespoons of the oil.

Gradually stir in 4 cups of the flour.

Mix, then beat in a mixer or a food processor until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Mix in whole wheat flour, raisins and apple.

Add another cup of flour to make a soft dough.

By hand or with mixer knead dough for 8 minutes, adding additional flour to make a dough that is soft, smooth and not sticky.

Lightly oil a bowl with 1/2 tablespoon of the oil and place dough in it, turning the dough to coat it completely.

Cover and allow to rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.