That link will guide you through all the basics of baking and shaping a loaf of bread. If you are new to bread baking, check out my Beginners Guide to Baking a Loaf of Bread. To make Dutch Crunch bread you will need to first make a white bread dough. When it cooks it crackles and creates a wonderfully crunchy crust. The crunch comes from a thin yeasty rice flour paste that is applied to the bread just before baking. It is often referred to as Tiger Bread because of the spotty striped appearance the bread has when it is baked. The name originates from a bread made in The Netherlands. Here is the owner and head baker showing off some of his daily creations. ![]() I got to the privilege of consulting with this bakeshop a while back and they agreed to share their recipe for this best selling sandwich loaf. They deliver 100’s of sub sandwich rolls to dozens of locations each day. They make the most delicious bread that is in high demand all around the neighboring towns. This little bread shop is tucked away between the Giant Redwoods and the Pacific Coast Shoreline in Eureka, Ca. The recipe for this Dutch Crunch Loaf comes from a popular bread bakery in Northern California. A well tested recipe from the areas best! The Dutch Crunch roll is often seen in sandwich shops and delis around the San Francisco Bay area and one of the region’s most popular sandwich options. The final result is a specialty bread that will take your sandwich game to the next level! Just before baking it gets covered with a rice flour paste. But did you know they are also known for a crunchy crusted, sweet and crackly sandwich roll called Dutch Crunch Bread? Today I’m sharing an easy homemade recipe for this wonderful treat for your rolls or sandwich bread.ĭutch Crunch starts out as a soft white bread. Store in an airtight container, if necessary.When you think of San Francisco and bread, sourdough probably comes to mind. Let cool completely on a wire rack before eating. Let rise for another 20 minutes.īake at 375F for 25-30 minutes, until well browned. Once the rolls have risen a bit and the topping is ready, spread a generous layer on the rolls, trying to use all the topping in a thick coat on the top and sides. Let rise for 15 minutes while you prepare the topping.Ĭombine all topping ingredients in a medium bowl and mix very well. Shape each into a ball (demonstrated here) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 6 equal portions. Place in a lightly greased by and cover with plastic wrap. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 4 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Add remainging flour a tablespoon or two t a time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Using the dough hook attachment, mix at medium speed unti the dough comes together. ![]() Add in vegetable oil, salt and about 2 cups of flour. Stir to dissolve and let sit for about 5 minutes. ![]() In the bowl of an electric mixer*, combine yeast, water, milk and sugar. Alternatively, you could use it to make some gluten-free crepes instead.Ģ 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet or 1/4 ounce)ġ cup warm milk (105-110F) (nonfat is fine)ģ/4 cup white rice flour (not sweet rice flour) The topping can be used on other types of bread, including as a topping for regular sandwich loaves, if you only want a little bit of the “crunch” per serving.īy the way, if you have leftover rice flour at the end of this, just go ahead and make another batch. The size also provides enough bread to not make the topping overwhelming. So, when I make the rolls at home, I like to make them big so that they make hearty, filling sandwiches. Sandwiches are my favorite things to make with this type of bread and if I’m at a deli (only in the SF Bay area, the only places I’ve seen them) that sells them, I will always get it. I didn’t stripe mine, which I suppose you could do by running a fork through the mixture before baking, but appearace doesn’t take anything away from the fantastically crunchy texture and the ever so slightly yeasty taste that complements so many sandwich fillings. Thanks to some of my commenters, we know that this bread is called Tijgerbrood, or “tigerbread” in Holland, named after its striped and textured appearence. On its own, the topping is pleasant, but when paired with some good bread, the contrast is amazing. The name comes from the distinct and unusual topping on the bread, which is made with rice flour, yeast and a little bit of oil, salt and sugar. I mentioned Dutch Crunch Bread on my list of five things to eat before you die.
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