Apple Cinnamon Babka in 1h 40min

Instructions:

1. Bloom the yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a stand mixer, combine bread flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Slowly incorporate the yeast mixture and eggs, kneading on low for 5 minutes.
3. Add softened butter one cube at a time, kneading until the dough is smooth, elastic, and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1.5 hours or chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
5. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced apples until softened, then stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Cook 3-5 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
6. Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread the cooled apple filling evenly, roll into a log, slice lengthwise, and twist the two strands together.
7. Place the twisted dough into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes.
8. Whisk powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth; glaze the loaf while still warm.