Description
A dramatic, charcoal-black savory bread featuring swirls of melted sharp cheddar cheese and a hint of honey for a stunning Halloween centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 tbsp activated charcoal powder
- 1 packet (2.25 tsp) instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110F)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Whisk bread flour, activated charcoal, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine warm water and honey in a small bowl, stir in the instant yeast, and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes, adding softened butter halfway through, until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the dough and roll it up tightly into a log.
- Place the log in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American