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Cactus Bread Recipe

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Cactus Bread is a soft, dimpled yeast bread topped with a sweet cinnamon butter and a crunchy crumble topping, finished with a smooth glaze. This delightful bread combines a tender crust with a sweet, spiced topping and makes a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup (237 g) water, warmed (about 105°-110°F)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ⅓ cup (75 g) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour

Cinnamon Butter Topping

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Crumble Topping

  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

Glaze

  • 1 cup (125 g) confectioners' sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

  1. Make the yeast mixture: In a large bowl, combine the warmed water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it rest for about 5 minutes until the yeast blooms and becomes frothy.
  2. Prepare the oil and salt mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Pour half of this oil mixture into the yeast mixture, setting the rest aside for later.
  3. Add flour and salt: Add the all-purpose flour and the remaining ½ teaspoon kosher salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined into a dough.
  4. Let dough rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a 12-inch pizza pan with parchment paper.
  6. Shape dough in pan: Pour the reserved oil mixture onto the lined pizza pan. Transfer the risen dough onto the pan and press it evenly to the edges while creating dimples with your fingers.
  7. Bake crust first: Bake the dough for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
  8. Make cinnamon butter topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Microwave for about 30 seconds, then stir to blend into a smooth cinnamon butter.
  9. Make crumble topping: In a small bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, kosher salt, and melted butter until crumbly.
  10. Assemble toppings on crust: Remove the crust from the oven and brush the entire surface with the cinnamon butter. Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the cinnamon butter layer.
  11. Bake again: Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes until the crumble topping is golden brown.
  12. Cool the bread: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes on a rack.
  13. Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick to achieve a creamy consistency.
  14. Drizzle glaze: Drizzle the glaze over the warm bread evenly before serving.

Notes

  • The water temperature is important for activating the yeast properly; it should be warm, about 105°-110°F.
  • Use fresh active dry yeast to ensure a good rise.
  • The dimples in the dough give this bread its characteristic cactus-like appearance.
  • Make sure the butter for the crumble is slightly cooled but still melted to help form the crumbly texture.
  • The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more or less milk depending on preference.
  • For best results, serve cactus bread warm to enjoy its soft texture and sweet toppings.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/cactus-bread-recipe/