Sometimes I like a little zing in my bread. This homemade twisted Zesty Horseradish Cilantro Bread is just the ticket for any winter menu. Spicey but peppered with fragrant cilantro, every slice is packed with flavor.
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This recipe is simple with very few ingredients. However, be aware there is a 65 minute rise time to contend with. I found a version of this recipe in a German food magazine. Consequently, I added freshly chopped cilantro and a few other tweaks.
Bread flour makes this bread chewier because of it’s higher gluten content. However, substitute all-purpose flour if that is all you have at hand. After the first rise, separate the bread into two equal parts. Then, roll each out into long logs and then twist together. After that, place the twisted dough on the baking sheet and let rise again before baking.
The horseradish provides a nice spicy bite in this Zesty Horseradish Cilantro Bread. Add more horseradish if you want to up the bite. However, remember to balance that by increasing the sugar in the recipe. The sugar balances the bitterness produced by the horseradish. The recipe calls for prepared horseradish from a jar. Also, grate fresh horseradish into the dough if you like. As for the cilantro, add more if you love it. Alternately, add sweet fresh chopped basil, parsley or any combination of fresh herbs you like.
This bread is fragrant and is a lovely addition to any brunch or dinner party menu. Serve with good quality butter. Furthermore, compound butter flavored with garlic or onion flavor is also the perfect companion.
Zesty Horseradish Cilantro Bread
Ingredients
- 2+3/4 cups (350 g) bread flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
- Scant 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon active dry yeast (9 grams)
- 3 tablespoons horseradish
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
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In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, stir together the milk and water
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Heat the milk mixture to lukewarm. Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk.
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Add the wet ingredients and the horseradish to the flour mixture and knead into a smooth dough. Use your hands or the dough hook of your mixer.
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Add in the cilantro until combined.
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Cover the bowl with a dish towel and let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Knead the dough briefly with your hands and cut in half.
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Roll 2 strands into 16 inches each on a floured work surface with floured hands and twist them together. Squeeze the ends together.
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Place on the prepared baking sheet, cover again with the dish towel and let rise for another 20 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Place in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden
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