The bread loaf looks soft and bouncy, invitingly warm in a rich golden-brown color. The crust has a slight sheen indicating its perfect bake. The parsley leaves, sparingly yet artfully sprinkled on the loaf, deliver a vibrant dash of green that contrasts with the mellow bread hues. From above, the loaf appears to be a snapshot of an early morning sunrise, speckled with fresh green hints of spring.

Seoulful Parsley-Infused Bread

Name: Seoulful Parsley-Infused Bread
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: one bunch of parsley, 1 bunch finely chopped; garlic cloves, 3 cloves minced; kimchi, 1 cup finely chopped; Gochujang (Korean red chilli paste), 2 tablespoons; flour, 2 cups; dry yeast, 1 package; white sugar, 1 tablespoon; warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C), 3/4 cup; salt, 1 tsp; olive oil, for brushing

Category Brunch

Prep 75 minutes

Cook 35 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 20, 2024

Bursting with the deep flavors of Korean cuisine, this innovative fusion bread brings together the nurturing warmth of classic bread preparation with a distinctively Eastern flair. The highlight of our key ingredients, Parsley, is an herb with a rich, grassy taste and a bit of a slight peppery kick, adding an unexpected twist in our Korean-inspired bread recipe.

Ingredients (for 2)

One bunch of parsley - 1 bunch - finely chopped
Garlic cloves - 3 cloves - minced
Kimchi - 1 cup - finely chopped
Gochujang (korean red chilli paste) - 2 tablespoons
Flour - 2 cups
Dry yeast - 1 package
White sugar - 1 tablespoon
Warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c) - 3/4 cup
Salt - 1 tsp
Olive oil - for brushing

Preparation

Step 1 - 💧🍚💬

Mix dry yeast, sugar and warm water. Wait for it to froth.
Step 2 - 🌿🧡🍞

Mix flour, parsley, garlic, kimchi, gochujang paste, and salt. Add activated yeast mixture and knead. Adjust water or flour as needed.
Step 3 - ⏲️🍞🆙

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for an hour.
Step 4 - 🔥⏲️🚀

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 5 - 🥖🍯🔥

Shape the dough into a loaf, place on a baking pan, brush with olive oil and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 6 - ❄️🍞✂️

Let the loaf cool completely before cutting it.

Additional

The use of kimchi and gochujang (Korean red chilli paste) in a bread recipe may sound unusual but that’s exactly what makes this bread so uniquely flavorful and fun. The tangy-spicy combo leaves a delectable zing in your mouth. You can experiment by stuffing the bread with Korean Barbecue beef or tofu for added taste and textures. Even kids will find the kneading process enjoyable and can help to shape the dough into different fun shapes!