A well tested recipe from the areas best! The Dutch Crunch roll is often seen in sandwich shops and delis around the San Francisco Bay area and one of the region’s most popular sandwich options. The recipe for this Dutch Crunch Loaf comes from a popular bread bakery in Northern California. This little bread shop is tucked away between the Giant Redwoods and the Pacific Coast Shoreline in Eureka, Ca. They make the most delicious bread that is in high demand all around the neighboring towns. They deliver 100’s of sub sandwich rolls to dozens of locations each day. I got to the privilege of consulting with this bakeshop a while back and they agreed to share their recipe for this best selling sandwich loaf. Here is the owner and head baker showing off some of his daily creations. The name originates from a bread made in The Netherlands. It is often referred to as Tiger Bread because of the spotty striped appearance the bread has when it is baked. The crunch comes from a thin yeasty rice flour paste that is applied to the bread just before baking. When it cooks it crackles and creates a wonderfully crunchy crust. To make Dutch Crunch bread you will need to first make a white bread dough. If you are new to bread baking, check out my Beginners Guide to Baking a Loaf of Bread. That link will guide you through all the basics of baking and shaping a loaf of bread. For the Dutch Crunch Bread, start with a white bread dough. When your bread dough is beginning its first proof, you’ll start the Dutch Crunch Paste. One of the main ingredients in Dutch Crunch Paste is Rice Flour. You can use this link to purchase it through my Amazon Shop. This works on a sandwich loaf, a hoagie or baguette shape, and rolls. When they are about two thirds of the way proofed, You’ll spread the paste over the dough. If your recipe calls for an egg wash on the dough before baking, SKIP THAT PART.Īllow the dough to finish proofing and bake according to the bread instructions.Have you ever had Dutch Crunch bread before? if you’re from Northern California, chances are you have. Down here in Orange County, it’s a bit more elusive and it takes some time to find.

Slowly, with the opening of places like Ike’s and Mr. Pickle’s, we’re seeing this crispy bread more, but it’s still not common. With this in mind, I’ve decided to make a list of place in OC that have Dutch Crunch bread Don’t see a place you like here? Let me know and I’ll credit you! What is Dutch Crunch Bread?Īlso known as tijgerbrood (tiger bread) in The Netherlands, Dutch crunch bread has become my favorite vehicle for all sandwich fillings. It starts with a soft slightly sweet loaf of white bread that is brushed with rice paste (and sometimes sesame oil). When baked, the rice paste makes a distinctive “tiger pattern” and crisps up, making for the most divine crunch one could ask for in their sandwich. It’s an amazing texture that everyone should try. Tustin: 13041 Newport Ave Tustin, CA 92780 Anaheim, CA 92802Ĭosta Mesa: 3030 Harbor Blvd. I’ve been enjoying the sandwiches at Bronx Sandwich Co. for several years, and I can say with confidence that it is one of my go-to places in Orange County for a sandwich. I got a message from Grace (Thank you BTW!) that Bronx started offering Dutch Crunch bread and I broke down and cried. It’s Amazing and you should try it! Black Market Bakery When my friends got over their disgust, we went and tried Bronx’s dutch crunch. Santa Ana Location: 211 N Broadway Santa Ana 92701Ĭosta Mesa Location: 2937 Bristol Costa Mesa 92626īlack Market Bakery is one of the latest places I’ve tried in Orange County, and I’m happy that I did. You can even buy a loaf of their house baked Dutch crunch bread if you feel so inclined. Rather than serving their sandwiches on rolls, they slice it from a loaf, so you won’t get a lot of the crispy baked rice. Other than that, their sandwiches are generous and taste great.

Moe’s Deli’s Dutch crunch bread is a little softer than expected. If you want a little more textured, I’d ask them to run the bread through once before they make your sandwich and then run it through again. The Sandwich Society is one of my favorite sandwich places in Orange County. They’re not really known for their Dutch crunch bread, but it’s worth a try on one of their signature sandwiches.

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