"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
For 3 loaves, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Resting: 2 hours 30 min.
Cooking: 1 hour
All in all: 4 hours 15 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 5 min.
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread : Stage 1
Put into a mixer bowl: 2 litres 340 ml plain white flour (French Type 65), 840 ml milk (very cold)), 90 mls caster sugar, 37.8 mls fine (or table) salt, 45 mls yeast and, if possible, 300 mls Soured dough (for a better flavour).

Stage 2 - 15 min.
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread : Stage 2
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 : Stage 3
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 : Stage 4
Put one piece of dough back into the mixer bowl and add 36 mls 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 : Stage 5
Put another piece in the mixer bowl and add 36 mls 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 : Stage 6
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 : Stage 7
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 : Stage 8
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 : Stage 9
Lay the black dough on top of the yellow and roll up together tightly.

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

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

Stage 12 - 1 hour 30 min.
"Psychedelic" sandwich bread : Stage 12
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 : Stage 13
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 : Stage 14
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
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe220 RDI=80 %1,390 RDI=130 %90 RDI=10 %7,220 RDI=360 %30,250 RDI: 360 %
Per 100 g10 RDI=4 %70 RDI=7 %4 RDI=1 %380 RDI=20 %1,610 RDI: 20 %
Per loaf70 RDI=30 %460 RDI=40 %30 RDI=4 %2,410 RDI=120 %10,080 RDI: 120 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per 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 : 8.55 €
  • Per loaf : 2.85 €

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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.
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