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Makes: 1 dozen

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

From: Manadnock Shopper, Sept 16-22, 2009

=Ingredients=

2 cups flour, divided

1 package / 1/4 oz. yeast

1/4 cup + 2 tbsp. sugar, divided

1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 cup warm water

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 egg

1 cup baking apples, peeled and chopped

1/2 tsp. cinnamon,

1/4 cup chopped nuts

3 tbsp. butter, melted

=Directions=

== Step 1 ==
In mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, yeast, 2 tbsp. sugar and salt.  Mix well.  Add warm water, oil and egg.  With electric mixer, beat for 3 minutes on medium speed.  Gradually stir in remaining flower to make soft dough.  Stir in apples.  Spoon into 12 well-greased muffin cups.  Let rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.  Do not cover.  Bake at 375 degrees for 74 minutes or until golden brown.

== Step 2 ==
For topping, combine 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon and nuts.  Dip tops of warm puffs in melted butter, and sprinkle with topping mixture.  Serve warm.