Alternatively, you can do this step by hand.ĥ. Turn mixer to medium and knead until tacky and smooth. I ended up adding a total of 2 3/4 cups.Ĥ. Switch to dough hook and slowly add the last 1 1/4 cup until bowl pulls away from the side of the bowl. Mix salt with 2 1/4 cups flour and to the bowl, mixing on medium until the dough comes together.ģ. Mix for 30 seconds and let sit a few minutes until dissolved.Ģ. Place sugar and yeast along with the warm water, warm milk and oil in your mixer bowl. I might just hide one before I go to bed…ġ. I’m trying really hard not to go back into the kitchen and eat one of the leftover rolls. The texture and taste are perfect and it made a great base for my chicken sandwich. I am delighted to announce that I found the recipe on first try. So when we became reacquainted in San Francisco two weeks ago, I knew I had to find a way to keep Dutch crunch in my life forever.Īnd thus begun today’s bread making adventure.
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They do, however, eat it in the Netherlands and the UK, where it’s known as tiger bread. None of my friends from different parts of the country know what it is. I’ve never seen it in Los Angeles, DC or the Midwest. See, it’s really hard to find Dutch crunch in other cities. If I did, its disappearance from my life over the last four and a half years had erased it from my mind. It was in the grocery stores and at the sandwich shops I frequented, but I don’t think I ever learned its name. I used to eat Dutch crunch all the time in Berkeley. Curious, I asked her what it was and then proceeded to look it up. A few weeks ago,Jo was tweeting about Dutch crunch. Until recently I had no idea what this bread was called. I know I’m not the only one who strips her bread of its crunch before eating. This “crunch” is slightly sweet and crispy, turning the dense (yet moist and soft) bread into something special. Before baking, the dough is covered in a thick rice flour batter that cracks as it bakes. Unknown in origin, Bay Area sandwich and bread lovers have lusted after Dutch crunch bread for decades. Let cool completely before serving.San Francisco may be well known for its sourdough, but don’t think the city’s yeasty traditions end there. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes, until well browned.
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Shape each into a bowl and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.Once the dough has risen, turn out again onto a floured surface and divide into 6 equal portions.Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size. Place in a lightly greased bowl and turn to coat.Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.Add remaining flour 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
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In a bowl of an electric mixer, combine yeast, warm water, warm milk, sugar, and 1 pinch of salt.