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Vampire Bread

Vampire Bread
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Vampire Bread is a mesmerizing and festive treat that’s perfect for Halloween gatherings and autumn celebrations. This vibrant, swirled loaf features bold black and red dough, creating an eye-catching centerpiece that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. With its soft, slightly sweet crumb, Vampire Bread serves multiple purposes—enjoy it plain, toasted with cinnamon sugar, or transformed into ghoulish sandwiches filled with your favorite ingredients. Suitable for both novice bakers and seasoned pros, this recipe can be easily made by hand or using a bread machine. Get ready to impress your guests with this enchanting creation that combines creativity with deliciousness!

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. In a small bowl, whisk together hot milk and egg yolk; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, and yeast.
  3. Add the warm milk mixture, butter, and salt; stir until combined into rough dough.
  4. Knead by hand for about 10 minutes or using a dough hook on low speed for approximately 5 minutes.
  5. Divide the dough into two or three portions; let rest covered with a tea towel.
  6. Add food coloring to each portion and knead until fully colored.
  7. Let the colored dough rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1.5 hours).
  8. Punch down the dough gently; shape each colored piece into rectangles and stack according to desired colors.
  9. Roll tightly from one end to form a loaf; place in greased loaf pan.
  10. Let it rise again covered until doubled (about one hour).
  11. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) while waiting for the second rise.
  12. Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  13. Cool completely before slicing.

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