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“And if the options were white, wheat, sourdough, or Dutch crunch, it was like, what’s Dutch crunch? Texturally, it’s really satisfying … and once you have it for the first time, you’re going to keep ordering it.” And of course, once locals have grown up eating something, there’s always a sugar sparkle of sandwich nostalgia. “The thing about Dutch crunch is that you didn’t really see it in grocery stores,” he says. Michelin-starred chef Brandon Jew grew up eating it as a hungry teenager, buying big sandwiches after school from Mister Pickle’s on the Peninsula. (Although at least one small child in England has petitioned to call it giraffe bread, to better describe its markings.)

It’s not Californian at all - most sources agree that it comes from tijgerbolletjes in the Netherlands, known as tiger bread elsewhere in Europe. Let’s go crunching for answers.Īs local sandwich fans already know, Dutch crunch is an otherwise unremarkable white roll, but it has a mixture of rice flour and sugar brushed over, creating that magical crackle or crinkle topping. The one exception? This reader says that the best and last true Dutch crunch in the Bay Area is at Guerra’s, that old-school Italian-American butcher shop. The Dutch was denser, crunchier, and had a buttery flavor in the densest parts of the crust.” growing up being pretty different from what you get at most delis these days. “I don’t know if you’re from around here,” my fellow millennial said. So much so that a reader reached out, in search of the crunchiest crunch.

*** YOU CAN USE YOUR MIXER OR HAND MIX THIS.San Francisco may not have an iconic sandwich, but we do have a favorite sandwich bread - there’s kind of an obsession with Dutch crunch in the Bay.

Bake at 375F for 25-30 minutes, until well browned.

Once the rolls have risen a bit and the topping is frothy, spread a generous layer on the rolls, trying to use all the topping in a thick coat on top and sides of rolls.

For topping, combine all ingredients and mix to combine and let rest for 15 minutes til slightly frothy.

Let rise for 15 minutes while you prepare topping. Shape each into a bowl and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Once dough has risen, turn out again onto floured surface and divide into 6 equal portions. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size. Place in a lightly greased bowl and turn to coat. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.Add remaining flour a tablespoon or two at a time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Using the dough hook attachment, mix at medium speed until the dough comes together. Add in vegetable oil, remaining salt and about 2 cups flour. Stir to dissolve and let rest for 5 minutes until frothy. In bowl of electric mixer, combine yeast, warm water, WARM milk, sugar and pinch of salt.