Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Halloween Brimstone Bread, a delightful treat perfect for your October gatherings. This bread features a hauntingly golden crust and a tender, flavorful crumb, enhanced by aromatic herbs and spices. Simple to make, it’s ideal for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. Serve it fresh from the oven or let it cool to enjoy with soups or butter—either way, it’s sure to impress your guests and spark joy this Halloween.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp dried herbs (rosemary or thyme)
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked preferred)
- 3 tbsp butter (melted for brushing)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water and sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, paprika, and dried herbs.
- Add the frothy yeast mixture and melted butter to the dry ingredients; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough gently, shape into a loaf or ball, cover again, and allow to rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the risen bread with melted butter before baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg