Red Pepper, Thyme and Paprika Bread
Description: This Red Pepper, Thyme, and Paprika Bread recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors, creating a savory loaf that’s perfect for sharing with loved ones. With a crispy golden crust and a soft, fluffy interior, this bread is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Recipe Category: Yeast Breads 🍞
Keywords: Breads, European, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy 🌟
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 3199.1
- Fat Content: 93.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0g
- Sodium Content: 9716.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 509.8g
- Fiber Content: 23.1g
- Sugar Content: 8.9g
- Protein Content: 71.8g
Ingredients:
- 1 packet dried yeast
- 250ml water
- 650g white bread flour
- 25g salt
- 5g thyme
- 1 red pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 100ml olive oil
Instructions:
Step | Description |
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1 | In a bowl, sprinkle the yeast on the water and whisk. |
2 | Add 200g of the flour and stir until smooth. |
3 | Cover with oiled clingfilm and leave in a warm place for about an hour. |
4 | Mix the rest of the flour with the salt. |
5 | Roughly chop the thyme and mix with the pepper and paprika. |
6 | After an hour, the yeast mix will have expanded rapidly with bubbles all over the surface. |
7 | Now, add the flour/salt mixture and the oil, adding water if necessary, until you have a sticky dough. |
8 | Turn onto a floured surface and knead for a minute or so. |
9 | Flatten out the dough a bit, scatter the pepper mix over the top, fold the dough in half, and knead until the flavorings are distributed throughout. |
10 | Shape into a ball and place in a warm oiled bowl, covered with oiled clingfilm, and leave in a warm place to double in size. This could take up to an hour and a half. |
11 | Preheat the oven to 210 degrees C. |
12 | Once risen, do not knock back the dough. Instead, carefully turn it onto a floured surface and shape into a rectangle about 2.5cm high. |
13 | Lift onto a greased oven tray and leave for 15-20 minutes to rise again. |
14 | Bake at the top of the oven for 25 minutes, until crisp and golden. |
15 | It’s ready when it’s light to lift and sounds hollow when tapped on the base. |
16 | Cool on a wire rack. |
This Red Pepper, Thyme, and Paprika Bread recipe yields a single loaf, packed with aromatic herbs and spices that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Enjoy it warm with a spread of butter or alongside your favorite soup or salad. With its simple preparation and impressive results, this bread is ideal for both beginner and experienced bakers alike. Treat yourself to a slice of homemade goodness today! 🥖