Topping Frozen Dough or Par-Baked Breads | McCormick For Chefs®

Ingredients

Servings

Everything Topper | Serves 4
2 tbsps McCormick Culinary ® Sesame Seeds, White , toasted
2 tbsps McCormick Culinary ® Poppy Seed
1 tbsp McCormick Culinary ® Onion, Minced
2 tsps McCormick Culinary ® Garlic, Minced
1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
Italian Topper | Serves 4
1 tbsp McCormick Culinary ® Fennel Seed , crushed
1 tsp McCormick Culinary ® Onion, Minced
1 tsp McCormick Culinary ® Garlic, Minced
1 tsp McCormick Culinary ® Red Pepper, Crushed
1 tbsp McCormick Culinary ® Italian Seasoning
1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
Italian Topper 2 | Serves 4
1 tbsp McCormick Culinary ® Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Parmesan Cheese , Grated
1/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
Hot Tarragon Topper | Serves 4
1 tsp McCormick Culinary ® Pink Peppercorns
1 tsp Orange Peel
2 tsps McCormick Culinary ® Tarragon Leaves
1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
Sweet Cinnamon Topper | Serves 4
1/4 cup Caster Sugar
1/4 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
1 tsp McCormick Culinary ® Cinnamon, Ground
Using Seasoning Blends as Toppers | Serves 4
2 tbsps Seasoning Blend
1/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs

Procedure

Mix topper ingredients together until evenly distributed. Place in a shallow dish (a 2” third pan works nicely)
Slack dough out to room temperature. Spritz top of dough with water. If using par-baked breads, keep frozen and spritz with water.
Gently roll top 2/3 of the dough/par-baked bread in desired topping. Lay out onto parchment lined sheet tray, leaving enough space for proofing.
Proof and bake as directed. For par-baked breads, bake as directed.

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Suggested Season Blends:

- Montreal Steak Seasoning

- Lawry’s Low Sodium Citrus Herb Seasoning

- Roasted Garlic & Red Bell Pepper Monterey Style Seasoning

Recipe type: Sides
Cuisine: America

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