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Vampire Bread

Vampire Bread
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Vampire Bread is the perfect spooky treat to elevate your Halloween gatherings! This festive loaf features striking black and red swirls that not only capture the spirit of the season but also tantalize your taste buds with its slightly sweet flavor. Easy to make and versatile, Vampire Bread can be enjoyed plain, toasted with a sprinkle of cinnamon, or transformed into fun sandwiches. Gather your friends or family for a delightful baking project that will impress everyone at your celebration. Whether you’re serving it at a party or enjoying it as a creative snack, this bread is sure to be a hit!

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

  1. Whisk together hot milk and egg yolk in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and yeast until well combined.
  3. Add the warm milk mixture along with butter and salt; stir into rough dough.
  4. Knead by hand for 10 minutes or using a stand mixer for 5 minutes until smooth.
  5. Divide dough into portions; cover and let rest briefly.
  6. Color one portion black and another red using food coloring.
  7. Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1.5 hours).
  8. Roll each colored dough into rectangles, stack, roll tightly into a loaf shape, and place in a greased pan.
  9. Allow to rise again until doubled (about 1 hour).
  10. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 30 minutes until hollow when tapped.
  11. Cool completely before slicing.

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