Caramelized Bread Swirls with Icing
Caramelized Bread Swirls with Icing
Ingredients
For the Bread Swirls
- 8 white sandwich bread, slices, crusts removed
- 8 toothpicks
For the Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Icing and Garnish
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk, or heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- powdered sugar, for dusting, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the bread: Take each slice of white bread and, using a rolling pin, flatten it slightly. Tightly roll each flattened slice into a spiral shape. Use a small piece of the removed crust to secure the end of the rolled bread, or a toothpick, ensuring it maintains its spiral form. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Make the caramel sauce: In a large frying pan, combine the granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens slightly and turns a light golden-brown color, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cook the bread swirls: Return the frying pan with the caramel sauce to medium-low heat. Carefully place the bread spirals into the bubbling caramel sauce. Insert a toothpick through the center of each spiral to help it maintain its shape while cooking. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning gently, until each swirl is golden brown and caramelized on all sides. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove the cooked swirls from the pan and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to cool slightly.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 325
- 4
Prepare the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (or heavy cream), and vanilla extract until smooth and free of lumps. Adjust the consistency by adding a few more drops of milk if it's too thick, or a pinch more powdered sugar if it's too thin.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Finish and serve: Once the bread swirls have cooled slightly, carefully remove the toothpicks. Dust generously with additional powdered sugar, then drizzle with the prepared icing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
⏱️ 5 min
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Caramelized Bread Swirls with Icing
Ingredients
For the Bread Swirls
- 8 white sandwich bread, slices, crusts removed
- 8 toothpicks
For the Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Icing and Garnish
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk, or heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- powdered sugar, for dusting, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the bread: Take each slice of white bread and, using a rolling pin, flatten it slightly. Tightly roll each flattened slice into a spiral shape. Use a small piece of the removed crust to secure the end of the rolled bread, or a toothpick, ensuring it maintains its spiral form. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Make the caramel sauce: In a large frying pan, combine the granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens slightly and turns a light golden-brown color, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cook the bread swirls: Return the frying pan with the caramel sauce to medium-low heat. Carefully place the bread spirals into the bubbling caramel sauce. Insert a toothpick through the center of each spiral to help it maintain its shape while cooking. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning gently, until each swirl is golden brown and caramelized on all sides. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove the cooked swirls from the pan and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to cool slightly.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 325 - 4
Prepare the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (or heavy cream), and vanilla extract until smooth and free of lumps. Adjust the consistency by adding a few more drops of milk if it's too thick, or a pinch more powdered sugar if it's too thin.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Finish and serve: Once the bread swirls have cooled slightly, carefully remove the toothpicks. Dust generously with additional powdered sugar, then drizzle with the prepared icing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
⏱️ 5 min