Description
Vampire Bread is the perfect festive treat for Halloween, combining a striking visual appeal with a soft and slightly sweet flavor. This vibrant swirled loaf, featuring bold black and red hues, is not only an eye-catching centerpiece but also serves as a versatile base for sandwiches or delightful toasted snacks. Ideal for baking with family, this unique recipe invites creativity in the kitchen without the use of any pork or alcohol-based ingredients, making it suitable for everyone to enjoy. Bring some spooky fun to your celebration with this easy-to-follow recipe!
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 hot milk and egg yolk; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and yeast.
- Stir in the warm milk mixture along with butter and salt until combined.
- Knead dough by hand (10 minutes) or using a stand mixer (5 minutes) until smooth.
- Divide into portions; rest briefly before adding food coloring to each piece.
- Let the colored dough rise until doubled in size (about 1.5 hours).
- Shape the dough into layers, roll tightly into a loaf, and let rise again.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 30 minutes or until hollow when tapped.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Halloween
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg