Saffron Poppy Seed Sourdough Epi Bread

Prep Time:

3 hours

Cook Time:

Serves:

About the Recipe

A stunning yet simple bread for your next holiday table! Making rustic French pain d'epi bread is a surprisingly easy process. I've infused this baguette with saffron and turmeric, it's beautiful golden color and warm flavor is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

Ingredients

For the Bread Dough

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 1/4 cup bread flour

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoon yeast

3/4 cup sourdough starter

1 1/4 cup warm water

3/4 teaspoon turmeric

1 pinch saffron threads

For the Egg Wash and Topping

1 whole egg

1 pinch salt

1 pinch sugar

poppy seeds for sprinkling