Microwave-simmered Apples in Apple Bread - apple

Method

• Peel the apple, cut into 4 pieces lengthwise and then into about 5 mm thick slices.
• Put the apple, sugar and butter into a silicone microwave steam case.
• Put on the steam case lid, and microwave for 2 and a half minutes at 600 W. Leave to steam in residual heat for 2 minutes.
• Take the apples out and rinse out the silicone steam case.
• Put the bread dough ingredients into a bread machine, choose the "dough" program and switch on.
• When the dough is done, take it out of the bread machine and round into a ball with a smooth, taut surface.
• Roll the dough out to about 25 x 20 cm.
• Drain off the apple from Step 2, and spread it on the rolled out dough, leaving an uncovered space on one edge.
• Roll up the dough from the edge closest to you.
• Pinch the seam closed securely.
• Cut the roll into 6 portions.
• Line up the cut pieces from Step 6 in the steam case with the cut sides up.
• Put the steam case in a 35C oven with the lid open, and proof for 40 minutes.
• Take the steam case out of the oven.
• Preheat the oven to 180C, then put the steam case back in and bake for about 15 minutes.
• Mix the icing ingredients together.
• When the apple bread has cooled down, pour the icing over the top.
• Slowly break off each of the rolls with your hands.