![]() Yep, you are correct, this bread originated in the Netherlands. I’m sure that the name “Dutch Crunch” gave away this information. Where did Tiger Bread/Dutch Crunch Originate?Įven though tiger bread is well known in California, mainly the San Francisco area, it didn’t actually originate in California at all. The rice paste that gets spread over the top of the proofed bread loaves is a thick combination of rice flour, salt, sugar, yeast, water, and oil. The ingredients are yeast, water, sugar, salt, flour, and butter. This Dutch crunch is made from the basic elements of any bread. The rice paste is also responsible for the bread’s unique crunch. This is what gives the exterior that satisfying crispness that looks like a giraffe or leopard. ![]() As the bread bakes it expands, the rice paste does not. ![]() The crackled crust comes from the rice paste and yeast that gets painted onto the dough loaves right before it gets baked. What is the Crackled Crust on Top of a Tiger Roll? To me, it looks more like a giraffe pattern. It has almost a leopard skin like pattern and that is why it is called tiger bread. The outside of tiger bread has an interesting crackling effect that distinguishes it from other breads. Easy peasy! Why does Tiger Bread Look Like That? Basically, all you need to do is proof the yeast, combine ingredients to make the dough, let dough rise, shape dough, let it rise again, make rice paste and spread it on the prepared loaves, and bake the bread. Tiger Rolls are made just like any other bread roll or bread loaf. They are just like any bread rolls that you would normally make, but with a crunchy exterior that has a mottled crust. It is a white bread bloomer loaf, which refers to the shape of the bread, but it can also be made into rolls. Tiger rolls or tiger bread is a rich yeasted bread which means that it contains a fat, which is the butter in this case, and is what helps make the bread soft and fluffy. It is not to be missed and you will forever be craving Dutch Crunch bread until you can make it at home with this recipe! What exactly is Tiger Bread/Tiger Rolls/Dutch Crunch? If you are ever visiting the San Francisco Bay Area (one of my favorite cities ever), head over to Ike’s Love and Sandwiches (or just Ike’s Sandwiches) to get an authentic Dutch Crunch sandwich. Just dive right in and do it, I know you can! Once you try this bread recipe, you are going to be on a bread making binge. I know that it can seem a little intimidating, I was a little scared the first time I made bread, too. If you are new to bread making and are worried about working with yeast, don’t be. So whether you know them by tijgerbrood or tijgerbrod, Marco Polo bread, giraffe bread, Dutch crunch, or tiger rolls, tiger bread, you are going to love this bread recipe! Dutch Crunch BreadĮven though these rolls may appear to be really hard to make because they look so fancy, they really don’t require any special skills and anyone can make them. These tiger rolls actually have many names. It almost looks like giraffe skin, which is probably why one of the nicknames for this bread is giraffe bread. It is delectable and satisfying to bite down into. The texture of this bread is nice and hearty on the inside, while the outside has the crispiest crust with an interesting pattern. I mean look at this bread, have you EVER seen bread that was cooler than this? This is some special bread! Tiger BreadĪre you ready for the most amazing bread recipe ever? This Apple Cinnamon Bread, great for a sweet treat and a reader favorite! Or go super simple and make Air Fryer Frozen Rolls, they cook so fast and taste like homemade. We can’t live without bread and we love this tiger roll recipe! If you also love bread recipes, you can try making your own homemade French Bread, so fluffy and great eaten warm smothered in butter. This is why these are also known as Dutch Crunch bread! This tiger bread makes amazing sandwiches, but is also great dunked in soup. Tiger Rolls are soft and pillowy rolls with a fluffy inside and a tiger-like, crispy exterior.
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