Apple Cinnamon Bread

Prepare the dough: Combine yeast, warm water, and 2 teaspoons of the sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer; let stand 5 minutes until yeast has started to bubble and foam. Add eggs, salt, lemon juice, ¼ cup of the oil, 3 cups of the bread flour, and remaining sugar to yeast mixture; beat on low speed, using the paddle attachment, until combined, about 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium; beat until dough is homogenous and almost smooth, about 1 minute. Reduce speed to low; gradually beat in remaining 3 to 3 ½ cups flour until mixture forms a solid mass and a soft dough starts to form, about 1 minute.

Turn dough out onto a well-floured work surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes, sprinkling surface with flour as needed. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray, and transfer dough from surface to bowl. Turn dough to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (80°F), free from drafts, until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

Meanwhile, prepare the filling: Place apples in a medium microwaveable glass bowl; pour apple cider over apples, and stir to combine. Microwave apples on HIGH (100%) power until softened, about 4 minutes. Drain and let cool to room temperature. Stir together brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half. Roll each dough half into an 18-by-9-inch rectangle. Sprinkle each rectangle with half the brown sugar mixture. Top each rectangle with half the cooled apples.

Starting at 1 short end, tightly roll up each rectangle, jelly-roll fashion, pressing to seal edges as you roll. Pinch ends of dough to seal, and tuck ends under dough. Place each dough roll, seam side down, in two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans, lightly greased with cooking spray. Brush tops with remaining tablespoon oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place (80°F), free from drafts, until doubled in bulk, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake loaves in preheated oven until deep golden brown and sound hollow when tapped, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer from pans to a wire rack, and brush with melted butter. Let cool completely, about 2 hours. Slice and serve.