A beautifully crusty, rustic round bread, bursting with crimson specks of kimchi and flecks of bright green cilantro peeking out. It sits atop a wooden board, its golden crust dusted with flour, presenting a comforting ambience and an irresistible invitation to break bread.

Kimchi-Cilantro Artisanal Bread

Name: Kimchi-Cilantro Artisanal Bread
Prep time: 130 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh cilantro finely chopped; 1 cup kimchi diced into small pieces; 3 cups bread flour; 1 tablespoon dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Crusty artisanal bread with warm kimchi-cilantro stuffing.

Category Brunch

Prep 130 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · March 09, 2025

A little about this dish

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

Step 1 — 🥣🥄🍞

In a large bowl, mix together the bread flour, dry yeast, sugar, and salt.
Step 2 — 💧🖐️🍞

Gradually add warm water to the dry mixture, stirring constantly. Keep mixing until you form an elastic dough.
Step 3 — ✋🏻🍞⏰

On a surface lightly dusted with flour, knead the dough until it's smooth. This should take about 10 minutes.
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.
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.
Step 6 — 🔥🕰️🧑‍🍳

Set your oven to preheat at 425°F (220°C).
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.

A final fox tip

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.