Rainbow swirl specie is nothing but a vital specie recipe with rainbow colours swirled in for a lovely marbled effect. A very easy recipe to pull together with trappy results! During the COVID lockdown period, I found a few variegated projects for my 3 year old and I. She loves kneading specie dough, understandably, and we made quite a few loaves of various shapes.
The vital dough in this specie recipe is highly flexible – you can use pretty much any white specie recipe you have in hand or use mine unelevated which I have well-timed from this garlic pull-apart rolls recipe. I have plane used the dough function in my bread maker and used the dough to add colour and shape it again.
If you are new to specie baking, fear not. This dough recipe doesn’t need much kneading and is quite fuss free. The most important thing when sultry specie is to use the weightier yeast you can get your hands on.
I have had good luck with SAF instant yeast and have made specie successfully both in my specie machine and by hand. If you don’t find this trademark where you live, that’s fine too. Just buy whatever is misogynist and make sure the yeast is within it’s expiry date!
Step-by-Step Guide to Baking Rainbow Swirl Bread Recipe
There’s something magical about slicing into a loaf of bread and revealing a beautiful rainbow swirl inside! This Rainbow Swirl Bread is not only visually stunning but also soft, fluffy, and delicious. Whether you're baking for a special occasion, a fun weekend project, or just to brighten someone’s day, this recipe is sure to impress.
Description
A trappy specie recipe with rainbow colours swirled through it. Slice and enjoy toasted with some salted butter and jam! Kids will surely love this one
Ingredients
Plain Flour – 3 cups
Warm Water – 1 cup (see notes)
Yeast- 2 teaspoons
Salt – 1 teaspoon
Sugar – 2 tablespoons
Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
Instructions
Mix all ingredients except the oil and knead until soft. This should take virtually 5-7 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon oil and knead then until the dough becomes springy to touch. It should be not sticky. If sticky, add a little flour. If too dry, you can add increasingly water by the teaspoon.
Transfer this dough into an oiled boil, cover, and leave in a warm place to double in size. Usually takes well-nigh an hour or so. When doubled in size, dial the dough lanugo and knead slightly. Divide into equal parts to add colour – I divided into 6 equal parts. Add 2-3 drops of supplies colour to each dough portion and gently knead in with your fingers until you get a marbled look. Repeat with all the dough portions
Let them rest for well-nigh 10 minutes and then roll out each portion into a long piece. Stack them up as you roll them. They don’t need to be perfectly equal, just roughly the same size as you stack them.
Roll firmly from one side until you get a log. Place in a well oiled specie pan and imbricate gently. Leave in a warm place to double then in size. Pre-heat oven to 180 C and torch for well-nigh 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top and cooked through. Cool completely surpassing slicing.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Activate the yeast – In a small bowl, mix warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. Mix dry ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Combine wet ingredients – Add the yeast mixture, egg, and softened butter to the dry ingredients.
Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough – Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let it rise – Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
Final Thoughts
This Rainbow Swirl Bread is a joyful treat that’s perfect for birthdays, Pride Month, or just adding a pop of color to your table. It’s slightly sweet, wonderfully soft, and guaranteed to bring smiles with every slice!
