Harvest Apple Sourdough Bread

This sourdough bread is my husbands favorite. He likes it fresh out of the oven, or toasted. He will eat it for breakfast or dessert! It is loaded with fruit and nuts.

Harvest Apple Sourdough Bread
Stir together:
1 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pieces
Add:
1 cup fed sourdough starter
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons yeast (optional for a quick rise)
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon maple flavor
5 cups flour (more or less depending on wetness of starter)
Directions:
Knead to form a smooth dough, let the dough raise until it is doubled in size. divide dough into halves and gently form into tow loaves. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Raise again until double. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray loaves with warm water and slash bread with a serrated knife. Bake bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.