Dish

Tijgerbrood

Tiger bread

Tijgerbrood is made with flour, water, yeast, salt, sugar, and rice paste. The rice paste is what gives the bread its distinctive appearance. The dough is shaped into a loaf and then covered in the rice paste before baking. Tijgerbrood is a popular bread in the Netherlands and is often served as a sandwich bread.

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Origins and history

Tijgerbrood was first introduced in the Netherlands in the 1970s by a baker who was inspired by a bread he had seen in a Chinese bakery. The bread was originally called Dutch crunch bread but was later renamed tiger bread due to its appearance. Tijgerbrood is now a popular bread in the Netherlands and can be found in most bakeries.

Dietary considerations

Tijgerbrood is suitable for vegetarians. It contains gluten and may not be suitable for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

Variations

Tijgerbrood can be made with different types of flour, such as whole wheat or rye. It can also be made with different types of rice paste, such as garlic or onion.