Description
A dramatic, charcoal-infused savory bread with melted cheese pockets that mimic flowing lava. Visually stunning and beginner-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 tbsp activated charcoal powder
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110F)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine warm water and yeast; let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
- Whisk charcoal powder and salt into bread flour in a large bowl.
- Mix in yeast mixture and melted butter until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
- Punch down dough, fold in cheese cubes, and shape into a jagged mound.
- Place on a baking sheet and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375F for 30-40 minutes until the crust is firm and cheese is bubbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American