The crunchy topping on the bread is achieved by applying a paste made essentially with rice flour, water, yeast, and oil.
We’re not talking about giraffe the animal, but giraffe the bread. Did you know giraffes only sleep for several minutes every few hours? I learned that from reading a book to second graders! In the future, I think I’ll refer to this Dutch Crunch Bread as Giraffe Bread instead.īesides, I love giraffes. The crunchy pattern on top of the bread does look distinctively giraffe-like. I, too, agree! That little girl is so perceptive! That’s the most appropriate name for this bread. In England, a little girl wrote a letter to the Sainsbury’s supermarket chain to have the bread renamed Giraffe Bread, and Sainsbury’s agreed. The US supermarket chain Wegmans calls it Marco Polo Bread, and at one time even offered the bagel version in their store bakery. In the Netherlands, where it originates, it’s called Tijgerbrood (Tiger bread) or Tijgerbol (Tiger roll). What is Dutch Crunch Bread?ĭutch Crunch Bread is a type of bread popular in the Bay Area and is so named because of its Dutch origin and its signature crunchy and crackly coating.ĭutch Crunch Bread is also known by many other names. Besides, once again my starter is starting to accumulate in my fridge, taking up precious space. It’s located at 326 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn and it will be open Monday-Saturday from 11am-9pm, and Sunday from 12pm-7pm beginning on Tuesday, May 3.So when I was trying my hand at creating Dutch Crunch Bread, I thought it was the right thing to use a sourdough starter. Mission Sandwich Social is chef Tsao’s first solo operation. And a few selections include Hot Ones toppings.
The Peking Turkey covers its clucker, cheddar, pickled carrots, scallions, cucumber and bean sprout salad and pickled cilantro with hoisin sesame dressing, sriracha and mayo. The Bensonhurst coats a chicken cutlet, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and Parm, pesto, broccoli rabe, red chili flakes and oregano in marinara. The adult options are dedicated to sauce. There are 12 sandwiches on the opening menu, including three childhood favorites. A local bakery makes it for Mission Sandwich Social alone, and Tsao visits the loaves each morning to finish them with the rice flour paste that gives the resulting subs their signature rough exterior. The Bay Area favorite is characterized by its titular texture. Tsao’s new takeout and delivery spot is inspired by San Francisco-style sandwiches, evidenced by his use of Dutch crunch bread.
DUTCH CRUNCH BREAD SERIES
Now Tsao, who also hosts a YouTube series titled “ Sandwich Sunday ,” will continue building on that background at Mission Sandwich Social. The former chef de cuisine at ‘ hidden ’ downtown restaurant Beauty & Essex, Brian Tsao has been crafting elaborate sandwiches since he was a kid. That unending landscape will expand even further on Tuesday, May 3 with the opening of Mission Sandwich Social in Brooklyn. One might spend a lifetime eating them at a school desk at lunch, picnicking in the park or choosing sides in purported poultry wars without cracking even a sampling of all the available triple-decker, hoagie, bánh mì, pita, tea, torta and toast varieties. There are more possible sandwich combinations than there is time in the world to enjoy them all.
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