"Psychedelic" sandwich bread


"Psychedelic" sandwich bread
This amazing-looking loaf uses a basic sandwich bread recipe, but half the dough is coloured yellow with turmeric, the other half black with squid ink.

The two colours are then rolled up together to give the spiral effect you can see in the photo. The outside is coated with sesame seeds.

This surprising bread is full of flavour and, with its "psychedelic" look, it makes spectacular sandwiches and canapés.
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Last modified on: February 6th 2019

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For 3 loaves, you will need:

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Time required for this recipe:
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43 min.2 hours 30 min.1 hour4 hours 13 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 5 min.
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread
Put into a mixer bowl: 0 kg 5 g plain white flour (French Type 65), 1 lb + 13.6 oz Milk (very cold)), 0 kg 3 g caster sugar, 1.3 oz fine (or table) salt, 1.6 oz yeast and, if possible, 10.6 oz Soured dough (for a better flavour).

Stage 2 - 12 min.
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread
Knead on the slowest speed for 4 minutes, then a little faster for another 8 minutes.



Note: For the best way to knead, see: A few tips for effective kneading at home.

Stage 3 - 2 min.
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread
Separate the dough into 340 g pieces.

Note: If you are only making 1 loaf, you will have 2 pieces (though this photo shows 4).

Stage 4 - 5 min.
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread
Put one piece of dough back into the mixer bowl and add 1.3 oz squid ink diluted in 3 tablespoonsful of water (to make it easier to mix in).

Knead for 2 or 3 minutes until the colour is a nice, even black.

Stage 5 - 3 min.
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread
Put another piece in the mixer bowl and add 1.3 oz turmeric mixed with 3 tablespoonsful of water (to make it easier to mix in).

Knead for 2 or 3 minutes until the colour is a nice, even yellow.

Stage 6 - 1 hour
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread
Gather the two doughs into balls and transfer to a large, clean bowl. Cover with a plastic sheet.

Leave to rest for 1 hour.

Stage 7 - 4 min.
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread
After this time, roll out the yellow (turmeric) dough into a large rectangle, the same width as the length of your mould or tin, and as long as possible.

Stage 8 - 4 min.
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread
Roll out the black (squid ink) dough to the same size as the yellow.

Use a

brush to lightly moisten the surface of the yellow dough, then the black, to help them stick together.

Stage 9 - 2 min.
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread
Lay the black dough on top of the yellow and roll up together tightly.

Stage 10 - 2 min.
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread
Trim the ends neatly so that the roll fits easily into the mould or tin.

Stage 11 - 4 min.
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread
Glaze the roll, then coat with sesame seeds.

Stage 12 - 1 hour 30 min.
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread
Lay the dough in the tin or mould with the "seam" underneath.

Put the lid on the mould and leave at room temperature to rest for 1 hour 30 minutes.

Stage 13 - 1 hour
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread
Bake at 360°F (180°C) for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Turn out and leave to cool on a wire rack.

Stage 14
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread
You can use the same idea to combine a plain dough with chocolate (brown) or any other colourful idea that may spring to mind.
Remarks
This idea of rolling two (or more) different colours together also works with brioche dough, for sweeter flavours and a moister texture.

You can use any other seeds you like instead of sesame on the outside, and even add some to the dough.
Keeping
Several days in a cloth bag.
Source
Home made, but based on a recipe by Thomas Marie (MOF Boulanger).
Nutritional information
Whole recipe
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
7,888 Kcal or 33,025 Kj261 gr1,421 gr128 gr
394 %100 %134 %19 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
290 Kcal or 1,214 Kj10 gr52 gr5 gr
14 %4 %5 %1 %
Per loaf
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
2,629 Kcal or 11,007 Kj87 gr474 gr43 gr
131 %33 %45 %6 %
% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, Milk, leaven, Mollusc, Egg, Sesame
How much will it cost?
  • For 3 loaves : 9.36 €
  • Per loaf : 3.12 €

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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
Plain white flour (French Type 65)Plain white flour (French Type 65): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Poitevin twist, Classic French white bread, Pizza dough, Hamburger buns, Leavened bread, ... All
MilkMilk: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Potato Waffles with Smoked Salmon, Liège waffles, Profiteroles, Loaf for "les filles'", Toasted almond cake, ... All
Sesame seedsSesame seeds: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Fish in a sesame crust, Sesame fried scampi, Mixed seed grissini, Hamburger buns, Spinach and cauliflower with sesame béchamel sauce, ... All
Caster sugarCaster sugar: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Caramelized pear custard tart, Cornmeal baps for Anne, Toffee apple upside-down cake, Apple Tatin Terrine, Apple paste, ... All
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