![]() ![]() ![]() This Wolf Gourmet oven is not your average bird, though. In the past, we used our counter ovens to make toast or heat small plates of leftovers, but we never utilized it for any substantial work. Remember the Wolf Gourmet Blender that I used to make the most delicious peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake? Well, in similar fashion, this countertop oven knocked my socks off and I am tickled to jabber on about it today. I prepared this peppermint bark bread in my new kitchen BFF, the Wolf Gourmet Oven. This peppermint bark bread is perfect for snacking, gifting, or grinching all to yourself. Here, a chocolate filling and chopped bits of peppermint bark bring the razzle dazzle to my favorite dough to create a holiday bread that is as delicious as it is beautiful. The dough is buttery and fluffy and goes splendidly with anything sweet. The recipe for this bread is adapted from my favorite cinnamon swirl bread. Thus I give to you my new favorite holiday breakfast treat, peppermint bark bread. In my opinion, everything is better with a little bit of peppermint bark, even if it is as simple as a loaf of bread. Chocolate plus anything is a win, but the sweet addition of peppermint bits just makes it absolutely irresistible. You’ve already heard me go on about how much I love peppermint bark. Is anyone surprised? It seems like the harder I try to get my kids excited about Christmas, the more annoyed they get with me. Case and point: Have you ever seen kids be this savage to Santa? Poor guy.Īfter a weekend of Santa visits, snow flurries, and mugs of cocoa, we’ve pretty much hit all of the Christmas highlights. Even if the kids aren’t in the holiday spirit, I’m going to be the merriest little elf this side of the North Pole, okay? Basically, hide ya kids and hide ya wife, because we’re making everything Christmassy up in here. She made a snowman and ate the snow, and all in all, I’d say she enjoyed her first winter wonderland. George didn’t have a clue what was going on but was less than enthusiastic about snowballs. Aimee was unsure about the snow at first, but eventually came around. ![]() Last week we enjoyed our first (and maybe only) snow of the season. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of wrapping paper and Mariah Carey Christmas songs, and I’m so excited about it, I could squeal. It breaks them up quickly and is great for holiday stress relief.Y’all. I am in full throttle Christmas mode over here. Crushing the peppermint candy canes Ron Swanson style really is the best way.Every chocolate has its own distinct flavor profile. We’re a fan of 53.8% Callebaut chocolate callets. Don’t let the dark chocolate fully set before pouring the white chocolate on top.If your white chocolate starts to seize when it’s melting, stir in 1 tablespoon of vegetable or coconut oil. Place the baking sheet back in the fridge until the peppermint bark has fully set.Įither use a sharp knife to break it into bite-sized shards or use your hands. Sprinkle the peppermint candy canes on top. Use an offset spatula to spread it into an even layer. Pour the white chocolate on top of the melted dark chocolate. at a time, until it’s the way you like it. Once melted, stir in ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract. If the white chocolate begins to seize, stir in a tablespoon of vegetable or coconut oil. Repeat the process with the white chocolate. Place it in the fridge while you’re melting the white chocolate, but don’t let it set completely. Pour the dark chocolate onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and use an offset spatula to spread it into an even layer. Stop and stir with a spatula every 30 seconds until the chips are fully melted. Or, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for 3 minutes at 50% power. Use a double boiler to melt dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips. Place the crushed candy canes in a metal sieve and shake gently to remove excess candy cane powder. Place the candy canes in a resealable bag and smash them with a rolling pin. Don’t freeze it unless you want to mess up the texture. If you temper the dark chocolate, you can store it for two weeks at room temperature. Peppermint bark will keep for two weeks if you store it in a sealed container in the fridge. And it’s way tastier than those chocolate oranges which should not pass go unless that leads directly into the garbage. This quick and easy chocolate peppermint candy also works as a last-minute gift or stocking stuffer. Ok, and maybe there’s some stirring and microwaving, but you get the picture. Just combine dark chocolate, white chocolate, and throw in some peppermint extract and you’re done. Making your home homemade peppermint bark is super easy. But, considering that prices for a tin start around $30, you might want to consider making your own copycat bark recipe at home. One of the best Christmas candies is easily Williams Sonoma’s Peppermint Bark.
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