"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 1 loaf, you will need:

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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: 500 g plain white flour (French Type 65), 280 ml milk (very cold)), 30 g caster sugar, 9 g fine (or table) salt, 15 g yeast and, if possible, 100 g 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 12 g 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 12 g 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
2,610 Kcal or 10,928 Kj85 gr474 gr41 gr
130 %33 %45 %6 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
287 Kcal or 1,202 Kj9 gr52 gr5 gr
14 %4 %5 %1 %
Per loaf
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
2,610 Kcal or 10,928 Kj85 gr474 gr41 gr
130 %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, Sourdough, Mollusc, Egg, Sesame
How much will it cost?
  • For 1 loaf : 3.12 €

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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, Pizza dough, Hamburger buns, Classic French white bread, Bacon rolls, ... All
MilkMilk: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Dipping bread with cheese, Mascarpone fondant with two lemons, Crème brulée, Potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin) purée, Doughnuts, ... All
Sesame seedsSesame seeds: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Seeded loaf, Sesame cookies, Ali Baba bread, Cauliflower coconut curry, Bacon rolls, ... All
Caster sugarCaster sugar: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Macarons (the original French macaroons) , Tarte Normande, Flognarde, Panettone, Mascarpone fondant with two lemons, ... All
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