Dutch Crunch Bread
(from fliperty’s recipe box)
Source: BakingSheet (http://bakingsheet.blogspot.com/2006/09/cooking-school-dutch-crunch-bread.html)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Categories: bread, web recipes
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet or 1/4 ounce)
- 1/4 cup warm water (105-110F)
- 1 cup warm milk (105-110F) (nonfat is fine)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (105-110F)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup white rice flour (not sweet rice flour)
Directions
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In the bowl of an electric mixer (you can mix this by hand, too), combine yeast, water, milk and sugar. Stir to dissolve and let sit for about 5 minutes. Add in vegetable oil, salt and about 2 cups of flour. Using the dough hook attachment, mix at medium speed unti the dough comes together. Add remainging flour a tablespoon or two t a time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
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Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 4 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly greased by and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 6 equal portions. Shape each into a ball (demonstrated here) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let rise for 15 minutes while you prepare the topping.
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Combine all topping ingredients (8-13) in a medium bowl and mix very well. Let stand for 15 minutes.
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Once the rolls have risen a bit and the topping is ready, spread a generous layer on the rolls, trying to use all the topping in a thick coat on the top and sides. Let rise for another 20 minutes.
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Bake at 375F for 25-30 minutes, until well browned. Let cool completely on a wire rack before eating. Store in an airtight container, if necessary.