PAIN D'EPICES - BURGUNDIAN SPICE BREAD

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18th century recipe for exotic, eastern spicy bread. Mulot au Petitjean is an old fashioned shop in Dijon that specialises in Spice bread. The Mulot family have been producing this bread on the same site since 1838 and is the only spice bread producer left. Recipe courtesy of Anne Willian tweeked. TAKE NOTE: that the spice bread should be slightly under baked so it is soft in the middle and has not started to shrink from the sides of the pan. Let the breads cool and then turn them out.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cups runny honey
4 cups flour
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel
1 teaspoon ground aniseed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250F / 120°C.
  • Heat the milk, sugar and honey in a saucepan, stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring it just to the boil, and then set aside until tepid.
  • Sift the flour into a bowl and make a well in the center. Add three quarters of the cooled honey mixture and stir with a wooden spoon, gradually drawing in the flour to make a smooth batter.
  • In a small bowl, mix the candied peel, spices and salt. Stir in the remaining honey mixture and add it to the batter, stir until smooth. Cover and refrigerate the batter for 8-12 hours.
  • Butter the loaf pans (2 medium loaf pans - 20x8x8 cm), you can also line them with grease-proof paper and butter the paper.
  • To complete the batter, mix the egg yolks and baking soda with the water in a small bowl. Stir this mixture into the batter.
  • Spoon the batter into the pans, filling them half full - the batter rises quite a bit during baking - a cover them loosely with foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil. Continue baking for approx 1 ½ to 1 ¾ hours more, or until a skewer inserted near the center comes out clean.

M me
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5 stars!


FARIS J official
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I'll be making this again for sure.


Eboreime Fredrick
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Delicious!


Brad Dix
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Machine Key
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I'm not a big fan of spice bread, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the bread is so moist and delicious.


Tefo Mosojane
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This bread is perfect for a winter afternoon snack. It's warm and comforting, and the spices really hit the spot.


Mo chaito
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This is a great recipe for a holiday gift. I made a batch for my friends and family, and they all loved it!


Deedar Ahmed
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The bread was flavorful and moist, but the spices were a bit too strong for my taste.


bijay thapa
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I found that this bread was a bit dry. I think next time I'll add a little bit more butter or oil to the batter.


andre deer
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This bread is a bit denser than I expected, but the flavor is still great.


Danica Morgan
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I love the addition of honey to this recipe. It adds a touch of sweetness that balances out the spices perfectly.


Eleisha Blackwell
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This bread is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover spices.


Md Mortoj ali
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My family and friends love the unique flavor of the spices.


David Ruff
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This Burgundian spice bread is a wonderful holiday treat! The flavors are so warm and inviting, and the bread itself is moist and delicious.