Direwolf Bread | Game of Thrones Inspired Recipes
Unleash your inner Stark with this Game of Thrones-inspired direwolf bread, a savory and slightly sweet loaf perfect for any feast or casual munching.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups wheat flour
- 2 cups cornmeal
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg + 3 tablespoons water whisked for egg wash
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar optional, to taste
- pepper jelly for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl attached to a stand mixer (or using your hands), combine the wheat flour, cornmeal, melted butter, honey, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until a crumbly dough forms.
- Slowly pour in the buttermilk, mixing until a thick dough forms. The dough should come together into a smooth ball that's not sticky to the touch but also doesn't crumble apart.
- Optional: Roll the dough into a ball, cover it with plastic wrap, and chill for about an hour. The colder the dough, the easier it will be to work with when cutting it into shapes.
- On a surface dusted with wheat flour, use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to about a half-inch thick. Cut the dough into the shape of a direwolf. Use a knife to gently slice into the dough to create eyes, ears, and a crisscross pattern down the body.
- Place the shaped breads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each bread with the whisked egg and water mixture for a shiny finish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the breads have browned and risen slightly. Avoid overcooking, or the bread will turn crumbly and cracker-like.
- Serve the bread warm, perhaps with some pepper jelly on the side. Keep an eye out for Sansa Stark passing by, and most importantly, enjoy!
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