Best 2 Halloween Or Fall Porcupine Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Porcupine Bread, a festive treat perfect for Halloween or fall gatherings. This unique dish features a soft and fluffy bread exterior adorned with pretzel sticks resembling quills, creating a captivating visual presentation. Inside, the bread is generously filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, Italian sausage, and a blend of cheeses, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. Accompanying this main recipe are three additional variations to tantalize your taste buds: a vegetarian version with a flavorful combination of vegetables and herbs, a sweet and tangy cranberry apple filling, and a decadent chocolate hazelnut spread for a delightful dessert option. With its versatility and irresistible charm, Porcupine Bread promises to be the star of your Halloween or fall celebrations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HALLOWEEN OR FALL PORCUPINE BREAD



Halloween or Fall Porcupine Bread image

Because it is strangely ugly in appearance, children and adults think it is Halloween, but can also be fall. A porcupine is an odd creature that can easily be thought of as Halloween in it's looks I think. With thanks to Red Star yeast sent by Barbaja W.

Provided by barbaja w.

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h41m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (1/4 ounce) packages Red Star active dry yeast or 2 (1/4 ounce) packages fast rising yeast
5 -5 1/2 cups bread
1 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In large mixer bowl, combine 2 cups bread flour, rolled oats, yeast sugar and salt, mix well.
  • Heat buttermilk, water and oil until very warm (120-130°F).
  • Add to flour mixture.
  • Blend at low speed until moistened beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
  • By hand with a spoon gradually stir in sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and enough remaining flour to make a firm dough.
  • Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic 5-8 minutes dough may be slightly sticky.
  • Place in greased bowl rotating to grease top.
  • Cover with a cloth let rise until double in size about one hour 30 minutes if quick rise yeast.
  • Punch down dough.
  • Divide into two parts shape into loaves and place in greased 9x5-inch bread or loaf pans.
  • Cover, let rise in warm place again until double in size about one hour or 1/2 hour if quick rise yeast.
  • Brush tops of loaves with an egg wash which means 1 egg blended with one tablespoon water.
  • Sprinkle additional sunflower and sesame seeds on loaves bake 375°F until golden brown.
  • Remove from pans while still warm.
  • Cool on cooling rack.

PORCUPINE MEATLOAF CROCK POT



Porcupine Meatloaf Crock Pot image

Make and share this Porcupine Meatloaf Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Punky Julster

Categories     Meat

Time 7h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 egg

Steps:

  • In small bowl, combine tomato soup, salsa and water; mix well.
  • In large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic, egg and 1/2 cup of the tomato soup mixture; mix well.
  • Shape into loaf.
  • Carefully place meat loaf into bottom of 3 1/2-to 4-quart crock pot.
  • Pour remaining tomato soup mixture over meat loaf.
  • Cover; cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours.
  • To serve, cut meat loaf into 6 slices.
  • Spoon sauce from crock pot over meat loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 622.2, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 25.7

Tips:

  • To make your porcupine bread even more festive, you can use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to cut out the bread shapes.
  • If you don't have any bread dough, you can use a store-bought pizza dough or even crescent roll dough.
  • Be sure to let the porcupine bread cool completely before serving. This will help the cheese to set and the bread to firm up.
  • You can also use different types of cheese in your porcupine bread. For example, you could use a sharp cheddar cheese or a mozzarella cheese.
  • If you want to make your porcupine bread ahead of time, you can bake it and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat it in the oven.

Conclusion:

Porcupine bread is a fun and easy Halloween treat that is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. It's a great way to use up leftover bread dough and it's also a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen. So next time you're looking for a festive Halloween treat, give porcupine bread a try!

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