Vampire Bread
Vampire Bread is the perfect addition to your Halloween celebrations, combining a captivating design with delicious flavors. This vibrant loaf features striking black and red swirls that are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Made with simple ingredients, it’s not only fun to make but also versatile in serving options—from spooky sandwiches to toasted treats.
- 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 food coloring
- Red food coloring
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together hot milk and egg yolk; microwave for an additional 25–30 seconds if necessary.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and yeast until blended.
- Combine warm milk mixture with butter and salt; stir until combined.
- Knead dough by hand for about 10 minutes or with a mixer for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Divide dough into portions; let rest briefly covered with a tea towel.
- Color one portion black and another red; knead until fully colored.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1.5 hours).
- Punch down the risen dough and gently shape it into your desired loaf form before its second rise (about another hour).
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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