Bread and roll inclusions Recipe

International · Side dish · 15 min total

A versatile guide to adding flavor and texture to your homemade bread and rolls with simple inclusions like cheese, herbs, seeds, and dried fruit.

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 egg, beaten (for wash)
• 1 tablespoon water (for wash)

Instructions

1. Prepare your favorite bread or roll dough according to your recipe, up to the point of shaping.
2. For cheese and herb inclusion: Gently knead the shredded cheddar and chopped rosemary into the dough until evenly distributed.
3. For seed crust: After shaping rolls or loaf, brush the surface with egg wash (beaten egg mixed with water) and sprinkle generously with sesame and sunflower seeds.
4. For fruit and nut inclusion: Knead dried cranberries and chopped walnuts into the dough before shaping.
5. Place shaped dough in a greased loaf pan or on a baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled.
6. Bake according to your base recipe's instructions, typically at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes for rolls or 35-40 minutes for a loaf.
7. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Tips

• To prevent seeds from falling off, press them gently into the dough after applying egg wash.
• Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• For a sweeter roll, use cinnamon sugar instead of seeds on top.

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