Description
Vampire Bread is a delightful and visually striking treat that will add a festive flair to any gathering, especially during Halloween. With its vibrant black and red swirls, this bread not only looks incredible but also boasts a soft, slightly sweet crumb that pairs perfectly with various spreads and toppings. Whether served toasted with butter or crafted into whimsical sandwiches, Vampire Bread is sure to impress your guests. This easy-to-make recipe involves straightforward steps that both beginner and experienced bakers can enjoy, making it an ideal family baking project. Get ready to unleash your creativity in the kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup hot reduced fat milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tablespoons sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Black food coloring
- Red food coloring
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hot milk and egg yolk; set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, and yeast.
- Mix in the warm milk mixture along with melted butter and salt until well combined.
- Knead the dough by hand for about 10 minutes or use a stand mixer for approximately 5 minutes until smooth.
- Divide the dough into two or three portions and let them rest covered with a tea towel.
- Color each portion of dough with black and red food coloring as desired.
- Allow the colored doughs to rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1.5 hours).
- Roll out each piece into rectangles, stack them by color preference, then roll tightly to form a loaf.
- Let the loaf rise again for about an hour before baking it at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg