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Vampire Bread

Vampire Bread

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Vampire Bread is the ultimate spooky treat for your Halloween celebrations, combining a striking black and red swirl design with a soft, slightly sweet crumb. This vibrant loaf is not only visually captivating but incredibly versatile—perfect for themed sandwiches, cozy toasts, or festive snacks. Whether you’re baking this bread by hand or using a bread machine, it’s an engaging project that will delight both kids and adults alike. Get ready to impress your guests with this fun and festive creation!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup hot reduced-fat milk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tablespoons sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Black food coloring
  • Red food coloring

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together hot milk and egg yolk; set aside.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl.
  3. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir until smooth.
  4. Knead the dough by hand or with a mixer until smooth (10 minutes by hand, 5 minutes with a mixer).
  5. Divide dough into portions; color one black and another red.
  6. Let the colored dough rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1.5 hours).
  7. Roll out each portion into rectangles, layer them by color, then roll into a loaf shape.
  8. Place in a loaf pan and let rise again until doubled (about an hour).
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 30 minutes.
  10. Cool completely before slicing.

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