SANA HATIF SERVES DELICIOUS CHICKEN BREAD
Whip up a batch of this scrumptious, chicken-stuffed braided bread that is sure to captivate taste buds and dazzle eyes alike. The distinctive form and delightful flavours of this bread, accentuated by its succulent chicken filling, make it a beloved favourite for all.
While the intricate braiding may appear daunting at first glance, fear not – this bread is a breeze to assemble, even for those with modest kitchen prowess. So, bread enthusiasts, roll up your sleeves and prepare to be amazed by the fantastic outcome of this deceptively simple recipe.
Dough
- 4 cups plain white flour
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 2 tbsp powdered milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg (plus one for glazing)
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp castor sugar
- ¼ tsp baking powder
Filling
- Chicken – boiled and shredded 3 cups
- Onions – 2 medium finely chopped
- Butter – 4 tbsp
- Flour 4 tbsp
- Milk 1 cup
- Cream ¼ cup
Seasoning
- ½ tsp all spice powder
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- ½ chicken cube
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Prepare chicken filling
In a pan on medium heat add 2 tbsp butter and onion.
Sauté till translucent then add flour, salt, black pepper powder and all spice powder.
Mix it for 30- 40 secs and add milk. When it starts to thicken add the boiled and shredded chicken. Mix and let this cool down
Filling is ready
Let’s make the dough
In a deep bowl add flour, salt, castor sugar, milk powder, yeast, baking powder, oil and 1 egg
Knead this with slightly warm water, cover it and let this sit for one hour. Now divide the dough into two or three portions depending upon if you want large loaves of chicken bread or small
How to make the bread
Roll the dough into a rectangular shape
Snip the sides with knife
Add chicken filling in the middle
Now fold the sides like a braid (overlapping each other)
Brush the top with egg
Sprinkle some sesame seeds
Bake at 200 C for 20 mins
Smaklig måltid meaning enjoy your meal!
The writer is a Swedish certified chef
