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Vampire Bread

Create Spooky Deliciousness with Homemade Vampire Bread

This Vampire Bread recipe is a fun and delicious way to celebrate Halloween with friends and family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1 cup warm water around 110°F
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For Coloring

  • 1 bottle red food coloring
  • 1 bottle black food coloring

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vampire Bread

  • Combine the dry ingredients: whisk together flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
  • Mix the wet ingredients: combine warm water and olive oil.
  • Color the dough: knead red food coloring into one part of the dough and black into the other.
  • Knead the dough separately for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Shape the ropes: roll each colored dough into long ropes and twist them together.
  • Let the dough rise: cover the twisted loaf and let it rise for about 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bake the bread for 30 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Cool the bread on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Store Vampire Bread at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze it tightly wrapped.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gCalcium: 1mgIron: 6mg
Keyword easy bread, fun baking, Halloween recipes, kid-friendly recipes, spooky food, Vampire Bread
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