Apple Ciambella

Apple pies are among the most popular pastries worldwide. In this Italian version, apples are placed in the middle of the cake mixture (rather than on top) and remain soft and juicy…

Ingredients (for 2)

1 apple
1 egg
1 cup wheat flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cube yeast
1 tbsp powdered sugar

Directions

Peel and slice the apples (remove kernel)
Place in a bowl and soak in orange juice and 1/3 of the sugar
Preheat the oven to 350 °F (170 °C)
Whisk the egg with the sugar and butter until fluffy (use a kitchen mixer for best results)
Add the milk and vegetable oil in small batches and continue to whisk
Add flour and yeast in batches and continue to whisk
Add 1/3 of marinated apples and stir to combine
Take a round shaped baking pan and grease with some oil (or butter) all sides to avoid sticking
Pour 1/2 of the remaining apples in the pan
Pour 2/3 of the mixture, then add the remaining apples and marinade and finish with the mixture
Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes
Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 1 hour
Dust with powdered sugar just before serving