In a Nutshell: And I knead you, baby
Treat yourself to the truest form of love: food.
May 22, 2015
Food is the manifestation of love. And there is no more fundamental food than bread. So, by the transitive property of culinary mathematics, there is no more fundamental representation of love than bread. And within the realm of bread lives a breed, the pull-apart bread.
We’re here to show you why it’s worth the effort.
Basic crusty bread loaf recipe
Wet Mix
2 1⁄2 cups warm water
1 tbsp white sugar
1 packet of dry active yeast
Dry Mix
5 cups flour (and extra for kneading) 1 tbsp salt or sugar*
1 packet of dry active yeast
*Important: Know whether you are going to flavor the bread savory or sweet, because you need to add salt or sugar to prevent blandness.
Don’t forget to eggwash! Don’t forget to brush the top with beaten egg!
Reminder: Decide if you want the product to be sweet or savory, and make sure you add enough salt or sugar to avoid bland bread.
Sweet or savory?
Sweet: Butter + sugar + flavor
Flavor suggestions: honey, lemon, coffee, cocoa powder, cinnamon
Savory: Butter + salt + flavor
Flavor suggestions: garlic, parsley, onions, bacon, basil
Toppings
Top with anything that will melt or crisp up
Sweet: Sanding sugar, for a crackly, sparkling finish
Savory: Grating of parmesan cheese, for a bubbly, golden-brown crust
This article was originally published in the pages of Wingspan, Issue 2, Vol. 1 on May 23, 2015.