Vampire Bread
Vampire Bread is a whimsical and visually striking treat that’s perfect for Halloween festivities or any fall gathering. This delightful loaf showcases an eye-catching swirled design of black and red dough, making it an impressive centerpiece for your table. Not only is it fun to make, but its soft and slightly sweet crumb pairs beautifully with a variety of toppings, from savory sandwiches to sweet cinnamon butter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 and red food coloring
Instructions
- Whisk together hot milk and egg yolk; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and yeast.
- Combine the milk mixture with butter and salt into dry ingredients; stir until cohesive.
- Knead the dough by hand for about 10 minutes or with a mixer for 5 minutes until smooth.
- Divide the dough into portions; color each with food dye.
- Allow dough to rise in warm places until doubled in size (about 1.5 hours).
- Roll out colored dough into rectangles; stack and roll tightly to form a loaf.
- Let rise again until doubled (about another hour).
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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