Kimchi-Cilantro Artisanal Bread
Category
Brunch
Prep
130 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Style
Fusion
Technique
Baking
Diet Friendly
Vegetarian
Daily Recipe: March 09, 2025
Prepare your senses for a generous offering of flavours as we fuse the world of bread and Korean cuisine with the refreshing touch of cilantro. Singing a harmonious tune of textures, from the crusty exterior to the soft, warm center, this bread is a unique must-try, featuring the revered Korean ingredient, Kimchi.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Fresh cilantro - 1 bunch - finely chopped
- Kimchi - 1 cup - diced into small pieces
- Bread flour - 3 cups
- Dry yeast - 1 tablespoon
- Warm water - 1 cup
- Sugar - 2 teaspoons
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🥣🥄🍞In a large bowl, mix together the bread flour, dry yeast, sugar, and salt.
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Step 2 - 💧🖐️🍞Gradually add warm water to the dry mixture, stirring constantly. Keep mixing until you form an elastic dough.
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Step 3 - ✋🏻🍞⏰On a surface lightly dusted with flour, knead the dough until it's smooth. This should take about 10 minutes.
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Step 4 - 🥗🍲💪In another bowl, mix together the diced kimchi and chopped fresh cilantro. Knead this mixture into the dough until it's evenly distributed.
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Step 5 - ⏳🍞🥣Coat a clean bowl with vegetable oil and place your dough in it. Cover the bowl with a cloth and set it in a warm place for about 2 hours, or until the dough doubles in size.
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Step 6 - 🔥🕰️🧑🍳Set your oven to preheat at 425°F (220°C).
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Step 7 - 🍞🔥⌛Place the dough on a baking sheet and pop it in the oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust gets golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when you tap it.
Additional
This Korean-inspired bread is sure to be a hit at any meal. Dress it up with a side of fresh salad and spicy mayo for additional excitement. For another lovely twist, try using purple cilantro to add a pop of color! Psst! Kids will love kneading the dough and seeing it rise.