The golden round crust of the bread catches the eye first, covered with speckles of toasted sesame seeds. Slices of celery peep through the top crust, their vibrant green contrasting beautifully with the golden brown. The bread has some exposed crumbled tofu, underlining its rustic charm.

Celery-Gochujang Galette Bread

Name: Celery-Gochujang Galette Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Celery stalks, 2 thinly sliced; Celery leaves, ¼ cup reserving some for garnish; Strong bread flour, 500 grams; Gochujang (Korean chili paste), 2 tablespoons; Active dry yeast, 2 teaspoons; Warm water, 250 ml; Tofu, 200 grams crumbled; Sesame oil, 2 tablespoons; Toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon; Sea salt, 1 teaspoon; Sesame oil, for drizzling

Category Brunch

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique kneading

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: September 06, 2023

Today we're making a unique fusion of bread that's packed with delightful Korean flavors, featuring the crunchy freshness of celery. It's a light yet satisfying dish which takes inspiration from Korean pancakes and celery leaves' subtle bitterness, perfectly matching the warmer days of early September.

Ingredients (for 4)

Celery stalks - 2 - thinly sliced
Celery leaves - ¼ cup - reserving some for garnish
Strong bread flour - 500 grams
Gochujang (korean chili paste) - 2 tablespoons
Active dry yeast - 2 teaspoons
Warm water - 250 ml
Tofu - 200 grams - crumbled
Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
Toasted sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
Sea salt - 1 teaspoon
Sesame oil - for drizzling

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍚🌶️💦👩‍🍳

In a large bowl, combine bread flour, gochujang, yeast, and warm water. Blend until they are mixed well and knead the mixture into a smooth dough for about 10 minutes.
Step 2 - ⬆️🍞⏰

After kneading, cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Step 3 - 🔥🌡️⏳

Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
Step 4 - 🥦🥣🍞

Knock back the risen dough and knead in the crumbled tofu and thinly sliced celery stalks. Shape the dough into a round and flat bread, similar to a galette.
Step 5 - 🍴🥖🔥

Place the bread on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Using a brush, spread sesame oil on the bread surface and sprinkle with sea salt and toasted sesame seeds. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
Step 6 - 🌿🔪🍽️

After baking, garnish the bread with reserved celery leaves and drizzle some more sesame oil on top for extra shine. Let it cool a bit before slicing for serving.

Additional

This bread pairs excellent with a light cucumber salad or a Korean-style stew. The dough can be made a day in advance and kept in the refrigerator for a convenient next-day meal. Kids can help knead the dough and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top before baking.