Grease and flour 2 8”x4” loaf pans; set aside.

Using a countertop mixer fitted with the dough hook, add 3 cups of flour and all of the remaining ingredients (yeast, salt, dry milk, warm water and butter) to the bowl.

Mix on medium-low speed for 2 minutes.

Add remaining 3½ cups of flour 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition until fully incorporated.

Continue mixing on medium speed for 4-5 more minutes.

Transfer the dough into a large greased bowl. Spray the top of the dough lightly with baking spray or olive oil; cover loosely with plastic wrap. Place in a warm (~85°F) location for one hour, or until dough has doubled in size. (Note: The dough is very loose and sticky at this stage.)

Turn dough out onto floured countertop and press/roll dough into an 18” square. Let dough rest for 3-4 minutes. (Note: Feel free to use plenty of extra flour on the counter and on top of the dough to help press it into a large square. I used ~¼ cup of extra flour at this stage.)

In a medium bowl, mix together the chopped apples, beaten eggs and pecans. Spread this mixture evenly across the top of the dough.

Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon evenly across top of the apple mixture.

Fold the dough into thirds as if you were folding a letter. Pinch seams closed on ends.

Chop the dough randomly into pieces ~1-2” in size. (Note: This step is messy. The pieces don’t need to be perfectly cut. Just be random with it and have fun!)

Split the dough pieces evenly between the two prepared loaf pans. Each pan should be ~3/4 full.

Spray tops of loaves lightly with olive oil or baking spray. Cover pans loosely with plastic wrap and place in a warm location for 45 minutes, or until dough has just begun to rise above edge of pan.

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Bake at 375°F for 40-45 minutes. (Note: Check the bread after 30 minutes. If the tops of the loaves appear to be browning too quickly, then just tent with aluminum foil.)

Let bread cool in pan for 20 minutes and then turn loaves out onto cooling rack until fully cooled.

Meanwhile, make the Glaze by whisking together all ingredients in a medium bowl.

Drizzle Glaze over cooled loaves before slicing.