Crawfish Bread

Show: Episode:

Rated 5 stars out of 5
  • Rate This Recipe
  • Read 3 Reviews
Total Time:
3 hr 25 min
Prep
3 hr 0 min
Cook
25 min
Yield:
18 breads
Level:
--
x

Save To My Recipe Box

Please limit to 20 characters

Saving Recipe

Adding Recipe

Or Do Not Add

Success

This recipe was saved to your Folder_Name folder.

x

Save To My Recipe Box

Please sign in to save this recipe to your Recipe Box!!

25 Characters Max

Enter Time:

:
:

You can create up to five timers

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 envelope (1/4-ounce) dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups warm water (about 110 degrees F)
  • 6 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup minced onions
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell peppers
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped yellow bell peppers
  • 1 pound crawfish tails
  • 1/4 pound grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 pound white grated cheddar cheese
  • Vegetable Oil for frying
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Creole Seasoning

Directions

In the bowl of an electric mixer, place two tablespoons of the vegetable oil, yeast and sugar. The mixer should be fitted with a dough hook. Then add the water. With the mixer on low speed, beat the mixture for about 4 minutes to dissolve the yeast. *Note, if the yeast mixture doesn't begin to foam after a few minutes, it means it's not active and will have to be replaced.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup plus the 2 tablespoons of the cornmeal, and the salt. Then add this mixture to the yeast mixture. On low speed begin to mix the dough. Increase the speed as the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl and form a ball.

Remove dough from bowl and lightly coat the entire surface with the remaining teaspoon of vegetable oil. Place dough in clean bowl (preferably glass). Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Then set in a warm, dry place and let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.

Meanwhile, in a saute pan melt the butter. Add onions and peppers. Season with salt, pepper and creole seasoning. saute for 2 minutes. Season crawfish with salt, pepper, and creole seasoning and then add crawfish to the saute pan. Saute for 2 minutes and then remove from pan, set aside to cool to room temperature.

When the dough has doubled in size, remove from bowl and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Using your hands gently roll dough and form a narrow loaf about 24 inches long. Now cut dough into 18 equal pieces. With a rolling pin, roll each on a lightly floured surface to form thin round disks, about 1/8-inch thick.

In a bowl combine the cooled crawfish mixture with both cheddar cheeses. Mix well.

Spread about 2 tablespoons of the filling over half of the dough round. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling, forming a half-moon shape, and then pinch the edges tightly to seal completely.

Now sprinkle two parchment lined baking sheets with remaining cornmeal. Place the completed breads on the baking sheet about 1-inch apart. Cover the breads with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, dry place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

In a one gallon sauce pot, heat enough vegetable oil to freely deep fry 2 or 3 half moons at a time (several inches deep). When the oil reaches 350 degrees F carefully add the stuffed breads. Fry for about 3 minutes, turning them with a metal spoon for even frying. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-towel lined plate. Season while hot with creole seasoning.

Print Recipe

Browse Reviews by Keywordnew!

Loading review filters...

COMMENT ON THIS PROJECT

    

Sign in

All fields are required.

E-mail Address:

Password:

Remember me on this computer

Signing in

Please enter your email address and we will send your password

E-mail Address

Your password has been sent and should arrive in your mailbox very soon.

Not a member?

Sign up for My Food Network to share photos, show off your style, and connect to an enthusiastic and helpful community.

It's free and easy.

Review This Recipe

You must be logged in to review this recipe.

Newest Ratings and Reviews

Read all 3 reviews

  • on March 05, 2010

    Flag

    I have never been a fan of baking unless im eating the finished product, so I just use French bread and cut it length wise. Then I make my sauce and spread it on. I put mozzarella cheese and minced herbs on top then place it under a broiler or in a toaster oven. It comes out great!

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No
  • on June 21, 2007

    Flag

    OH MY GOODNESS, THESE CRAWFISH BREADS TOOK SOME TIME BUT THEY WERE SO GOOD...IM FROM LOUISIANA AND I'VE BEEN TO JAZZFEST AND THE FOOD IS AMAZING...I ONLY GO THERE FOR THE CRAWFISH BREAD...SERIOUSLY...HAHHA BUT YES EVERYONE PLEASE TRY THESE I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM FOR GATHERING FOR ALL KINDS.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No
  • on October 16, 2006

    Flag

    I made these for a Mardi Gras spread at work and everyone loved it. I tried it myself and was pretty shocked at how great it was. It took a while to prepare but it was well worth the wait.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

Next Recipe

Pineapple Cheese Bread

Pineapple Cheese Bread

By: Paula Deen
Rated 4 stars out of 5
Advertisement

What's Hot

Iron Chef America

Hosted by: Alton Brown

Free Recipe of the Day Newsletter

Let Food Network chefs plan what's for dinner, with quick and easy recipes delivered to your inbox daily.

Ads by Google

© 2013 Television Food Network G.P. All rights reserved.