Bread Wars 3: Player 2 - The Great Crust Conundrum

A recipe for the ages: Garlic-Infused, Bacon-Wrapped, and Covered-in-Gold-Leaf Brioche

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 slices of thick-cut bacon
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp active dry yeast

Instructions:

1. Mix and knead the dough for 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
2. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 1 hour.
3. Punch down the dough, and cut into 12 equal pieces.
4. Place each piece into a greased 8-inch round pan, and bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. While the bread is baking, prepare the garlic-bacon-gold-leaf topping.
6. Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add 3 minced garlic, and stir until fragrant.
7. Add 6 slices of thick-cut bacon, and cook until crispy.
8. Sprinkle 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut onto the top of the bread.
9. Remove the bread from the oven, and top with the garlic-bacon-gold-leaf mixture.
10. Cool for 10-15 minutes, or until the topping has set.

Enjoy your delicious Garlic-Infused, Bacon-Wrapped, and Covered-in-Gold-Leaf Brioche, and may it bring you good fortune in the Bread Wars.

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