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Easy Halloween Brimstone Bread Recipe

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This Easy Halloween Brimstone Bread recipe creates spooky, show-stopping bread rolls with a striking blood-red dough base topped with a crackling black yeast topping. Perfect for Halloween parties, these visually dramatic breads combine fun colors and satisfying textures. The recipe uses instant bread mix for a quick prep, enhanced by the vibrant red food coloring in the dough and a dark, crisp black rice flour topping that crackles beautifully when baked.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 1 box instant bread mix
  • 1 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
  • Red food coloring, as desired
  • 2 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the Topping:

  • 2 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups rice flour
  • Black food coloring or activated charcoal, as preferred
  • Additional water for coloring

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough and Add Red Coloring: In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant bread mix, 2 tablespoons active dry yeast, 1 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F), 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt according to the bread mix instructions. Add enough red food coloring to achieve a deep, dark blood red color, mixing thoroughly until evenly colored.
  2. Shape Dough Balls and Let Rise: Divide the red-colored dough into 12 equal balls and arrange them evenly on a cookie sheet. Cover with a damp towel and let rise as specified on the bread mix box or until doubled in size.
  3. Prepare the Black Topping: While the dough rises, mix 2 tablespoons active dry yeast, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 cups rice flour in a mixer. In a separate bowl, combine black food coloring or activated charcoal with enough water to create a dark colored fluid. Gradually add this colored water to the dry mixture, stirring until a thick, sticky, spreadable black topping forms. Adjust color intensity as desired.
  4. Let Black Topping Sit: Cover the black topping mixture and let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to activate the yeast slightly, improving texture and adhesion.
  5. Top Dough Balls and Rest: Once the dough balls have risen, generously spread the black topping over the tops and sides of each ball, not worrying about coverage as more topping adds to the effect. Leave uncovered and let rest for another 15 minutes to let the topping adhere well.
  6. Bake the Brimstone Bread: Place the topped dough balls on the center rack of a preheated oven and bake according to the instant bread mix box instructions. Optionally, turn the pan halfway through baking to ensure even browning. The black topping will crackle and crisp, forming the signature brimstone crust.
  7. Cool and Serve: After baking, remove the bread from the oven and let cool until comfortable to handle. Serve warm with butter or enjoy as desired.

Notes

  • Adjust red and black food coloring amounts to achieve the desired intensity of color and dramatic effect.
  • Activated charcoal can be used instead of black food coloring for a natural black topping color.
  • Turning the pan halfway during baking helps the topping brown evenly.
  • Use a damp towel to cover dough during rising to prevent drying out.
  • Serve the bread warm to enjoy the crisp topping and soft, colorful interior.

Keywords: Halloween bread, red and black bread, spooky bread, yeast bread, themed bread, easy Halloween recipe

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