Apple Cream Cheese Kuchen

• 1-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1/4 cup warm whole milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 large tart apple, peeled and sliced
• 2 teaspoons butter, melted
• Confectioners' sugar

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the egg, milk, butter, sugar, lemon zest, salt and 3/4 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2. Turn onto a floured surface. With floured hands, knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish; build up edges slightly.
3. For topping, in a small bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar. Gently spread over dough. Arrange apple slices over top; brush with butter. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. Bake until golden brown and apples are tender, 30-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apple-cream-cheese-kuchen/ (may not work)