RCI-DS.003.0305.001
Treasure chest
Treasure chest from the Recidemia collection
Prep15 min
Cook50 min
Total65 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- pack 12 oz. Entenmann's All butter pound loaf1 unit
- Cool Whip -- thawed8 oz
- Assorted "jewels" such as Fruit chews1 unit
- Candy necklaces1 unitcubed
- Prepared Jello1 unit
- Brand gelatin1 unitraspberries
- Gumdrops Or other small candies1 unit
- Pretzel rod1 unitcut into 3 Pieces
- Miniature candy-coated1 unit
- Semi-sweet chocolate candies1 unit
- Black licorice1 unit
- Pretzels cut into 3 pieces2 unit
Method
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water (110°F), active dry yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let the mixture stand for 5–10 minutes until foamy and activated.
10 minutes
2
Add softened butter, milk, eggs, sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture, then gradually incorporate bread flour, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
5 minutes
3
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead vigorously for 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.
70 minutes
4
Punch down the risen dough, shape it into a tight rectangle, and place it into a greased large rectangular loaf pan. Cover and allow the dough to rise again until it crowns about one inch above the rim of the pan.
45 minutes
5
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the loaf for 30–35 minutes until deeply golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190–200°F. Remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
35 minutes
6
Once fully cooled, use a long serrated knife to slice off the top third of the loaf horizontally, creating a lid. Set the lid aside.
5 minutes
7
Carefully hollow out the interior of the bottom portion of the loaf, leaving walls and a base about three-quarters of an inch thick, creating the chest cavity. Reserve the removed bread for another use such as croutons or breadcrumbs.
10 minutes
8
Fill the bread chest with your desired dip, spread, or savory filling, then place the lid back on top at a slight angle to resemble an open treasure chest before serving.