PAIN D'EPICE (FRENCH SPICE BREAD)
From a book I borrowed from the library about world breads, with a few amendments from myself and my husband who actually made the loaf the first time. It's quite hard to cut being extremely dense, but very very tasty and more like a cake than bread (other than the density)
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Categories Breads
Time 1h50m
Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Warm and melt the honey by standing the jar in a pan of hot water, measure it into the rye flour in a bowl and mix together with a wooden spoon. Leave, covered for 1 hour for the flour to absorb all the liquid.
- Heat the oven to 180C/350F/gas 4. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the glaze, and mix with vigour to ensure everything is spread evenly through the dough - this will be very sticky! Knead the dough on a clean work surface for between 5-10 minutes You can dip hands into a bowl of water at intervals to help with the kneading if necessary.
- Press the dough mixture intpo a well greased 2lb loaf tin. Make sure it's pushed right into the corners.
- Bake the loaf on the middle shelf for about 35 mins until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. When you have removed it from the oven, brush with glaze and return to oven for a couple of minutes to set the glaze.
- Let the bread stand in the tin for a few minutes, then invert onto a wire rack. This keeps very well and because it's made using rye it can be better for being left a couple of days before eating. (We never let it wait long though !).
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Jesaya Jesaya
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like there are a lot of ingredients.
Tarekul islam Siyam
[email protected]This bread looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next party.
Kia Ra
[email protected]Can't wait to try this recipe!
lemonade
[email protected]The smell of this bread baking in the oven is amazing!
Hamza Iqra
[email protected]This bread is a waste of time and ingredients.
Rabia Abu Bakar
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
Foluke Bamigboye
[email protected]This bread is not worth the effort. It's dry and flavorless.
Melanie Cardenas
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Gerry Benz Auto parts
[email protected]This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The spices are nice and the bread is moist.
Malditang Loader
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spice bread, but this one is really good. The spices are subtle and the bread is moist and flavorful.
Rafidain Music
[email protected]This bread is the perfect addition to any holiday table.
Olukunle Adeshola
[email protected]This bread is so easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.
Gul nabi Khan
[email protected]I love the moist texture of this bread. It's perfect for a holiday breakfast or snack.
Samora Alezi
[email protected]This bread is delicious! The spices give it a unique flavor that is perfect for the holiday season. I will definitely be making this again.
Kacie Lauren
[email protected]I love the warm and inviting flavor of this bread. The spices are perfectly balanced and the orange zest adds a touch of brightness. I will definitely be making this again.
Azreer Gill
[email protected]This bread is so easy to make and it turned out perfect! The spices are perfectly balanced and the bread is moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Rafi Alonzz
[email protected]I made this bread for a holiday party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this again.
Husnain Hh
[email protected]This pain d'epice is a delicious and festive bread that is perfect for the holiday season. The spices give it a warm and inviting flavor, and the orange zest adds a touch of brightness. I will definitely be making this again!