Learn how to make this delicious Solstice Bread. With simple scissor techniques you can create this Sunburst Wreath Shaped Loaf…the perfect table centerpiece.
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Winter Solstice, the day with the least daylight and the longest night, as good a reason as any to put your woolly socks on, burrow under a blanket, pop a feel good movie on the telly and get your snack on!
My Favourite Bake!
I love bread! I think if I was marooned on an island and could choose only one food for the rest of my life…it would be bread! there really is no substitute for that straight out of the oven, warm doughy delight (I’m making myself hungry!)
Serving Suggestion
I like to serve this with Butter, Olives and cooked meats and a selection of cheeses and if that wasn’t enough… I even place a ramekin of dipping sauce in the centre…I never liked my size tens anyway!
How to shape Solstice bread
Making the Bread sun is the fun part. Simply shape a hoop and cut sections at a downward 60 degree angle around 2/3 deep.
Turn each section outward to create a sun burst effect (see the video below on the recipe Card).
So beautiful, and should you wish to share (no pressure!) each section is easily pulled away.
How To Make Solstice Bread
Ingredients
- Warm water
- 1 x sachet of Quick action yeast
- Plain Flour
- Salt
Instructions
1. In a large bowl whisk together the warm water and yeast. Let it rest for 15 minutes
2. In a separate bowl mix the flour and salt together, then add to the yeast mix, stir to combine until a dough forms.
3. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, if it feels too wet add sprinkles of flour until workable.
4. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth stretchy.
5. Place into an oiled bowl or proving bowl, cover and allow to rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
6. After rise divide the dough in 2.
7. Shape each into a long roll, then loop to make a circle ( see video)
8. With clean kitchen scissors cut deep notches at a 60° degree angle, then turn each section outward ( see video) to create a sun shape.
9. Cover with cling film and allow to rest for 30 minutes to puff up.
10. Preheat the oven to 200°c
11. Make an egg wash ( 1 egg & 1 tbsp of water mixed together)
12. Brush the egg wash on the tip of each sunray point, and in the hollow of every cut ( see the video below on the recipe card)
13. Sprinkle Sesame seeds on the end of every point ( see video below)
14. Pop in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Add a dip of your choice in the centre of the sun and serve.
Looking for more Bread Recipe ideas?
Give it a try and let me know how you got on in the comments, or tag me on Instagram I would love to see your creations.
Tools used
Baking tray, Baking Liner, Kitchen Scissors, Proving Bowls, dough scrapers, mixing bowl, flour sieve
Solstice Bread
Ingredients
340 mls of warm water
1 x sachet of Quick action yeast (7g)
400g of Plain Flour
1 1/2 tsp of Salt
Instructions
1. In a large bowl whisk together the warm water and yeast. Let it rest for 15 minutes
2. In a separate bowl mix the flour and salt together, then add to the yeast mix, stir to combine until a dough forms.
3. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, if it feels too wet add sprinkles of flour until workable.
4. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth stretchy.
5. Place into an oiled bowl or proving bowl, cover and allow to rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
6. After rise divide the dough in 2.
7. Shape each into a long roll, then loop to make a circle ( see video)
8. With clean kitchen scissors cut deep notches at a 60° degree angle, then turn each section outward ( see video) to create a sun shape.
9. Cover with cling film and allow to rest for 30 minutes to puff up.
10. Preheat the oven to 200°c
11. Make an egg wash ( 1 egg & 1 tbsp of water mixed together)
12. Brush the egg wash on the tip of each sunray point, and in the hollow of every cut ( see video)
13. Sprinkle Sesame seeds on the end of every point ( see video)
14. Pop in the oven for 25-30 minutes
Add a dip of your choice in the centre of the sun and serve.
