BROTHER JUNIPER'S CAJUN PEPPER BREAD
Delicious bread from Brother Juniper's Bread Book. Excellent when paired with savory foods or just by itself (with butter, of course). I often use half the amount of Tabasco for those with a little milder mouths, because the full amount is SPICY! As noted, I use the Trader Joe's frozen pepper medley, but you can also use fresh, cans/jars or even pimientos. They all taste fantastic in the finished product.
Provided by sillyrhino
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h40m
Yield 2 1-1/2 lb loaves, 16-32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix all of the dry ingredients along with the proofed yeast and the peppers. Add the liquid ingredients. Do not add all the water - reserve 1/2 cup for adjustments during kneading. I usually do this in my stand mixer until it forms a ball.
- When the mixture has formed into a ball, turn it out onto a floured surface/bread board and knead it for 10-12 minutes. Add water or flour as needed, until a smooth, elastic dough is formed. The dough should be tacky but not sticky.
- Clean the bowl and return the dough to it, covering it with a damp towel or plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise for approximately 1-1/2 hours, to approximately double the size. I let mine rise in the oven with only the pilot light on (don't turn the oven on). For sandwich loaves, form them now in greased bread pans. For free-standing loaves, punch the dough down and let it rise again.
- To form free-standing loaves, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 2, 3 or 4 pieces. [[Halving the dough makes for a fairly large loaf, so I often do 3 or 4.]] Flatten and shape the dough into a rectangle (as best you can) then fold the top and the bottom thirds in toward the center. Crimp the seam with your fingers so it will not open up. If the dough is too tough to work with, cover it and allow it rest for 3-5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle a pan with polenta to prevent sticking, but do not oil the pan or it will get too brown. Place the loaf, seam-side down, on the pan. Let rise, covered, for 30 minutes, then bake for approximately 30-45 minutes or until the bottom of the loaf makes a thwack/hollow sound. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into loaf, if you can -- .
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Sabrina bawar
[email protected]This bread is so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Kaydence Marie
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread to serve with soup or chili. I highly recommend it!
Rokun Mia
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this bread was surprisingly mild. The pepper flavor was more subtle than I expected, and the bread itself was sweet and delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Abdullah AL Mamun
[email protected]This pepper bread is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
christine nzau
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I highly recommend it!
Somzzy Alex
[email protected]This bread is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
Felita Williams
[email protected]I'm not typically a fan of sweet breads, but this one is an exception. The pepper flavor is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the bread. It's a great bread to serve with coffee or tea.
Zeeshan Qurishi
[email protected]This is the best pepper bread I've ever had! The flavors are incredible and the bread is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Hemnsworth Jowaazy
[email protected]This bread is amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
John the Ryder
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I like to add a little extra cayenne pepper to give it a bit more of a kick.
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[email protected]This bread is so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Reed Goodbody
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this bread was surprisingly mild. The pepper flavor was more subtle than I expected, and the bread itself was sweet and delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Kizito Rajab
[email protected]Made this bread for a Mardi Gras party and it was a huge hit! The flavors were amazing and the bread was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again!