Golden Spiced Sandwich Loaf

A mix of exotic, aromatic spices (turmeric, fennel, cayenne, cumin and nigella seeds) adds not only beautiful golden colour, also amazing flavour and complexity to this deliciously high-risen sandwich loaf with a beautifully soft, tender crumb. You can enjoy it plain as it is or toast it up as the breakfast with some butter and homemade jam or slice it thick and turn into French toast or use the leftover to bake up a batch of croutons for your next salad, soup and more.

Spice Blend	Dough
1 tsp Cumin, toasted and coarsely ground 1 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds, toasted and coarsely ground A large pinch of cayenne pepper	240 ml Whole milk Spice blend from above 20 g Maple syrup 50 g Unsalted butter, at room temperature 3 tsp Celtic grey salt (or regular sea salt) 2 tsp Active dry yeast 1 tbsp Nigella seeds 420 g Plain flour

Mix together all of the ingredients for the spice blend. Bring the milk to a simmer and stir in the spice blend. Remove from the heat and let the mixture steep for at least 2 hours. I covered it with a plastic film and left it overnight in the fridge.
Heat the infused milk to lukewarm and place in the bowl of your stand mixer. Add the maple syrup, butter, salt, yeast, and nigella seeds. Add the flour and mix and knead until a soft, smooth dough forms, about 8 minutes.
Turn out the dough on a work surface. Shape the dough into a ball. Lightly grease the mixing bowl with a bit of olive oil. Return the dough and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let rise for 1 hour, until doubled.
Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper. Punch down the dough and roll it into a log. Place the log seam-side down in the prepared pan. Cover and let rise till doubled, about 45 minutes.
Near the end of the rise, preheat the oven to 190C/375F. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and turn the loaf out onto a rack to cool completely before slicing.

39 comments:

Brian's Home Blog 15/8/21 00:42: Oh, I bet that really would make wonderful french toast!
Tom 15/8/21 01:39: ...looks yummy!
Ben | Havocinthekitchen 15/8/21 01:57: This bread looks terrific! While I'm not a huge fan of turmeric, I must admit it adds a phenomenal colour to so many recipes. And the combination of other spices is lovely!
J.P. Alexander 15/8/21 03:01: Uy me dio muchas ganas de hacerlo, gracias por la receta.
Christine 15/8/21 03:10: This looks good!
Valentina 15/8/21 07:56: I like turmeric and the beautiful color and nutrients it brings with it. And it a bread . . . even more! :-) ~Valentina
Margaret D 15/8/21 12:00: That looks yummy.
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 15/8/21 12:50: I love fennel and with the addition of turmeric this sounds yummy!
DEZMOND 15/8/21 13:21: It really is a breathtaking colour! Would look good with yellow mayo and yellow tomatoes on top to make everything yellow!
Martyna 15/8/21 14:30: This looks great and very delicious!:)
bread&salt 15/8/21 15:20: WoW color is really a good golden color. Looks great.
Fran @ G'day Souffle 15/8/21 16:15: Wow- maple syrup and cumin seeds? What a combo! I've got some nigella seeds on hand so I can put them to good use! Thanks for the recipe.
Balvinder 15/8/21 17:25: Lovely yellow and has such soft and fluffy texture!
Marcelle 15/8/21 17:55: This is a beautiful loaf of bread, Angie.. fantastic color. So many spices mixed in that will work so well together, I can think of many delicious ways to eat slices of this!! I
thepaintedapron.com 15/8/21 22:05: So pretty and it sounds wonderful!
foodtravelandwine 16/8/21 02:06: I just love your bread!!....what a colorful and tasty loaf!!........Abrazotes, Marcela
Stefania 16/8/21 07:46: Oltre che bello sembra buonissimo e molto soffice.
MunatyCooking 16/8/21 08:17: I just love the addition of Nigella seeds in bread, it's perfect for digestion and gives the bread a great taste. These are perfect!
speedy70 16/8/21 08:47: Un pane bellissimo, molto invitante, brava!!!!1
Nancy Chan 16/8/21 11:09: Beautiful golden spiced bread. Looks delicious.
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 16/8/21 14:11: Such a gorgeous loaf, Angie!! And I love the addition of seeds---right up my alley! xo
Kinga K. 16/8/21 14:27: Looks fantastic ❤
Anonymous 16/8/21 20:23: I love the vibrant color and complex flavors in this bread, Angie! I'd love to have a toasted slice right now.
Sakuranko 16/8/21 21:47: OMG that looks so tasty
Izaa 16/8/21 23:51: color is great
Georgina Grogan 17/8/21 15:14: This is quite possibly the most beautiful looking bread I've ever seen, wow!
Julie 17/8/21 18:26: What a beautiful loaf, dear.. loved the lemon hue :)
Królowa Karo 17/8/21 21:55: So yellow that it dazzles like the sun :)
Raymund 18/8/21 01:34: Wow that colour is vibrant, it shines, it glows!
Motions and Emotions 18/8/21 07:20: This spice infused loaf looks so attractive...it must be flavorful too
Federica Simoni 18/8/21 16:47: Questo pane è meraviglioso!!!😍😍😍😍
tigerfish 19/8/21 00:24: I would love a super thick golden toast :p
Evi @ greenevi 19/8/21 09:41: Wow, this color is absolutely stunning!!!
Yvonne @ Fiction Books Reviews 19/8/21 12:48: Oh My! This looks and sounds amazing.

I'm sure it would be lovely toasted, but I don't think it would be around long enough to make it to the toaster!

Bring on the bread knife and some real butter :)
Sophie 21/8/21 17:21: Wow I've never seen a loaf with such a good colour! I bet this is fantastic with soup.
claire 21/8/21 23:10: It could go great with beer :-)
Sherry's Pickings 25/8/21 12:19: what a glorious colour and a beautiful loaf!
babYpose 28/8/21 09:42: Looks delicious and nutritious with spices in it
Violet 1/9/21 20:17: Well I am such a bread lover and this looks absolutely incredible! Will be trying it thank you!