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Matcha Marble Loaf

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Add a touch of elegance to your baking with this Matcha Marble Loaf, featuring three tones of matcha for a visually stunning and delicious treat. Perfect for any matcha lover!

Recipe (Yields 2 Mini Cube Loaves or 1 Regular Loaf)

Sweet Stiff Starter:

  • 30g sourdough starter
  • 90g bread flour
  • 40g water
  • 15g sugar

Dough:

  • 230g bread flour
  • 20g sugar
  • 4g salt
  • 165g milk
  • 20g butter
  • All of the sweet stiff starter

Matcha Pastes:

  • Medium Matcha Paste: 4g matcha powder + 8g water
  • Intense Matcha Paste: 10g matcha powder + 20g water

Method

  1. Prepare the Sweet Stiff Starter:
    • Mix 30g sourdough starter with 90g bread flour, 40g water, and 15g sugar.
    • Let it triple in volume over 7-8 hours at 27-28°C.
  2. Make the Dough:
    • Combine 230g bread flour, 20g sugar, 4g salt, 165g milk, and all of the sweet stiff starter.
    • Mix until the dough comes together and is strong.
    • Gradually add 20g butter and knead until fully incorporated and the dough achieves a window pane.
  3. Prepare Matcha Pastes:
    • Mix 4g matcha powder with 8g water to create the medium matcha paste.
    • Mix 10g matcha powder with 20g water to create the intense matcha paste.
  4. Divide and Color the Dough:
    • Split the dough into three equal parts.
    • Add the medium matcha paste to one part and knead until well combined.
    • Add the intense matcha paste to another part and knead until well combined.
    • Leave the third part plain.
  5. Shape and Assemble:
    • Let all three doughs rest for 15 minutes.
    • Roll out each dough into long strips.
    • Stack the strips one on top of another and roll them up.
    • Cut the rolled dough into three strips and braid them together.
  6. Proof and Bake:
    • Place the braided dough into a greased loaf tin.
    • Allow it to proof for 3.5-4 hours at 28°C.
    • Bake at 180°C:
      • Mini loaf: 25 minutes
      • Regular loaf: 40 minutes

Mini Loaf Tin Size: 10x10x10cm
Regular Loaf Tin Size: 20x10x10cm

Enjoy your beautifully marbled loaf with a delightful matcha flavor!

Meta Description: Create a stunning Matcha Marble Loaf with three tones of matcha for a deliciously unique treat. Perfect for matcha lovers and a visual delight.

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