Halloween Bread Recipe

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4.7

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 35 mins

  • Servings

    12 people

  • Calories

    226 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    American

Halloween Bread Recipe

This Halloween bread is my favorite way to jazz up my kids' school lunches during spooky season. It's super simple and fun!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1⅔ cups milk lukewarm (110°F)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • teaspoons instant yeast (1 envelope)
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
  • Food Coloring yellow, green, purple, and black
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Instructions

  1. Bloom the yeast by whisking together the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 moments to bloom. If the yeast mixture does not become frothy after 5 minutes, your yeast may be dead, in which case you need to start over.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  3. Once the yeast has bloomed, add it to the flour mixture along with the butter and molasses. Whisk briefly to bring together slightly before kneading to bring it together completely. Once the dough is smooth, divide into 4 equal balls.
  4. One by one, add food coloring into each ball of dough, kneading well to fully incorporate. It took me about 5 minutes of kneading to incorporate the amount of color necessary.
  5. Once all of the balls are sufficiently colored, place them onto a baking sheet to rise. Leave at least 6 inches of space between them to allow them to rise. Cover with a damp towel and let them rise for about 30-45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  6. While the dough rises, spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
  7. Once the dough balls have risen, roll them out. Begin by placing the yellow ball onto a well-floured surface. Roll out into a rough 9x9-inch square.
  8. Next, roll out the green in the same manner. Place on top of the yellow sheet of dough. Follow with the purple dough and then the black. Flip the layered dough squares over so that the yellow is on top and the black is on the bottom. Use a rolling pin to roll the squares out together into a rectangle about 9 inches wide and 13 inches long.
  9. Starting from the short side, roll the dough into a log like cinnamon rolls.
  10. Place the dough into the prepared loaf pan. Cover with a damp towel and let rise for 30-45 minutes, or until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 350°F while dough rises.
  11. Place the risen dough into the oven to bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean (internal temperature should be 190°F). Remove from the oven and place onto a cooling rack to cool. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Storage: Store Halloween bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 307mg (13%) Potassium 169mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 142IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 307mg 13%
Potassium 169mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 142IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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