If you have ever visited southern Louisiana you will notice that there are many recipes involving crawfish. Whether it is crawfish pie or etouffee, the crustacean can be prepared in many ways besides boiled. One great-tasting recipe that is a little different than the others is crawfish bread. Learn make delicious crawfish bread by following these steps.
Instructions
1. Combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, plus the sugar, yeast, salt, thyme, oregano, basil, peppers and garlic and onion powders into a large bowl.
2. Stir in the warm water and oil to these ingredients slowly. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Then beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
3. Add the remaining flour, slowly stirring it in to make a soft dough.
4. Knead the dough mixture on top of a floured surface. Knead for about 5 minutes until dough is elastic-feeling and smooth.
5. Oil a bowl lightly, and place the dough in it. Turn the dough to get all sides oiled. Cover the bowl, and let the dough rise. Put the bowl in a warm area for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the dough doubles in size.
6. Place the dough on a floured surface and push it down. Roll the dough into a 10-inch by 14-inch rectangular pan. Sprinkle with green onions and shredded cheese.
7. Spread the crawfish over the center of the dough.
8. Cut the dough with a sharp knife along the edges, about 1 inch apart. Cut from the crawfish filling to the edges. Fold the cut strips at an angle across the crawfish filling. Alternating sides will leave you with a braided effect.
9. Put the bread on a greased baking sheet, cover and allow to rise again to double the size. This will take another 30 to 45 minutes.
10. Brush the egg on top of the loaf. Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes. The bread should become golden brown.
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