Crab Stick Cream Cheese Sprat Bread

Preparation of the Bread Dough In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.

2.Add the melted butter and warm milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.

3.Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4.Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preparation of the Filling While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded crab sticks, cream cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

6.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Assembly Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 2 equal portions. Roll out each portion into a rectangle.

8.Spread the crab stick cream cheese filling evenly on one of the dough rectangles.

9.Place the other dough rectangle on top of the filling and press the edges to seal.

10.Place the assembled bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Preparation of the Topping Brush the top of the bread with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange the sprat fish on top of the bread.

Baking Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.

13.Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

14.Slice and serve the Crab Stick Cream Cheese Sprat Bread while still warm. Enjoy!