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Vampire Bread

Decadent Vampire Bread: A Spooky Twist on Homemade Loaf

This Vampire Bread features striking swirls and unique flavors, perfect for gatherings and a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Classic Comfort Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour This versatile staple provides the perfect base for your loaf.
  • 1.5 cups warm water Activates the yeast, ensuring your bread rises beautifully.
  • 2 tablespoon sugar Adds a hint of sweetness that balances the savory flavors.
  • 1 tablespoon salt Enhances the overall taste and helps to control fermentation.
  • 2 tsps yeast The magic ingredient for a fluffy, airy texture in your Vampire Bread.
Color Swirls
  • 0.5 cups beet juice/powder Gives the bread its spooky, blood-red color, and a nutrient boost.
  • 2 tablespoon activated charcoal Adds a dramatic dark hue to your loaf, creating unforgettable visual layers.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Infuse your dough with a subtle savory flavor, perfect for those who love a hint of spice.
  • 1 tablespoon Herbs de Provence Elevates the flavor profile with fragrant notes that pair beautifully with the bread’s unique colors.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf Pan
  • wooden spoon
  • wire rack

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, warm water, sugar, salt, and yeast. Use a wooden spoon to mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Knead for about 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.
Creating the Color Swirls
  1. Divide the dough into two equal portions. To one portion, add beet juice or powder, mixing until fully incorporated.
  2. In the second portion, mix in activated charcoal for that dramatic dark color.
Shaping the Loaf
  1. On a clean surface, flatten each colored dough separately, then layer them on top of each other.
  2. Roll the layered dough tightly into a log shape, pinching the seams to seal in the colors. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
Rising
  1. Cover the loaf with a damp kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaf for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  2. Slice into the bread to reveal the captivating swirls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gCalcium: 1mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing to maintain its structure and prevent a gummy texture.

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