A stunning round bread loaf, golden-brown and slightly glossy on the top. It's cut into revealing a delightful swirl pattern of vibrant green parsley within its fluffy, honey-brown interior. The bread is plated on a rustic wooden board with fresh parsley around.

Soy-Parsley Swirl Bread

Name: Soy-Parsley Swirl Bread
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1 cup Fresh parsley finely chopped; 3 cups Bread flour; 2 1/4 teaspoons Active dry yeast; 1 1/4 cups Warm water; 2 tablespoons Honey; 2 tablespoons Soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 Egg for egg wash

Sweet and savory Chinese-inspired yeast bread with parsley.

Category Main Course

Prep 120 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · January 20, 2025

A little about this dish

This recipe brings a unique fusion of East and West to the table by combining the warm comfort of classic bread with the vibrant flavors of Chinese cuisine. Our star ingredient, parsley, adds a refreshing twist, while honey and soy sauce provide a delightful balance of sweetness and umami.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh parsley — 1 cup — finely chopped
Bread flour — 3 cups
Active dry yeast — 2 1/4 teaspoons
Warm water — 1 1/4 cups
Honey — 2 tablespoons
Soy sauce — 2 tablespoons
Vegetable oil — 1 tablespoon
Salt — 1 teaspoon
Egg — 1 — for egg wash

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥣💦🍯

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir honey, salt, and oil.
Step 2 — 🍞✨👐

Slowly add flour, mix well until a soft dough forms. Knead dough on a floured surface till it's smooth and elastic.
Step 3 — 🍚⏲️🍞

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover and let it rise until it has doubled in size.
Step 4 — 🌿🥣🥖

Spread finely chopped parsley and soy sauce over the rolled out dough.
Step 5 — 🌀🥖⏲️

Roll the dough tightly, sealing the seam. Place seam side down on a baking sheet and let it rest until it has doubled in size.
Step 6 — 🌡️🥚🍞

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush the dough with a beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

A final fox tip

This bread can be enjoyed as a standalone snack, or paired with soups and salads for a complete meal. For a vegan-friendly alternative, use a plant-based milk wash instead of egg. Kids could help with kneading the dough and brushing the egg wash.