The finished dish is vibrant and aromatic. The golden-brown loaf sits on a rustic wooden plank. Dotted with flecks of freshly chopped green parsley and garnished with a single twirl of thinly sliced red chili pepper, it is a visual feast.

Spicy Thai Fusion Bread with Parsley

Name: Spicy Thai Fusion Bread with Parsley
Prep time: 105 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Fresh Parsley, 1 bunch finely chopped; Bread Flour, 2 cups; Active Dry Yeast, 1 tablespoon; Sugar, 1 teaspoon; Salt, 1/2 teaspoon; Soy Sauce, 1 tablespoon; Fresh Ginger, 1 tablespoon freshly grated; Kaffir Lime Leaves, 2 finely chopped; Coconut Oil, 1 tablespoon; Water, 1/2 cup warm; Red Chili Pepper, 1 thinly sliced for garnish

Category Main Course

Prep 105 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: August 28, 2024

Embrace the fusion of flavors with our Thai-inspired bread recipe. Bursting with traditional spices, sweet zesty twists and an unexpected touch of parsley, we deliver an invigorating taste of Thailand tailored for bread lovers!

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh parsley - 1 bunch - finely chopped
Bread flour - 2 cups
Active dry yeast - 1 tablespoon
Sugar - 1 teaspoon
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
Fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon - freshly grated
Kaffir lime leaves - 2 - finely chopped
Coconut oil - 1 tablespoon
Water - 1/2 cup - warm
Red chili pepper - 1 - thinly sliced for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍲🍚🌱

In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir in the soy sauce, ginger, and finely chopped kaffir lime leaves. Add the chopped fresh parsley.
Step 2 - 💧🥣👐

Add warm water to the dough mix. Begin to knead the dough in the bowl until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Step 3 - 🕰️☀️🍞

Cover the dough bowl with a damp cloth and leave it in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Step 4 - 🌡️🥥🍞

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Use the coconut oil to grease a loaf pan.
Step 5 - 🕰️🍞🍚

Mold the dough to fit the loaf pan. Cover again and let it rise for another 30 minutes before baking.
Step 6 - ⏲️🍞🔥

Bake for 20-25 minutes. The loaf should turn golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Step 7 - 🔪🌶️🍞

Allow the loaf to cool for a couple of minutes before slicing. Garnish with slices of red chili pepper and serve warm.

Additional

Fun fact: The spice in chili peppers helps speed up your metabolism and aids in weight loss. You could add some finely chopped chili peppers into the bread for an extra heat. Kids can help with garnishing the dish.