Description
Type of bread
Technical
Tiger bread, also known as Dutch crunch and under various brand names, is a bread of Dutch origin that has a mottled crust.
Parameters
Temperature
200°C optimal
180°C to 220°C range
Preheated oven temperature for optimal crust formation
Time
30 minutes
25 minutes – 40 minutes
Equipment
mixing bowlmeasuring cupsovenbaking sheetrice flour
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
nuttytoastycaramel-like
Compounds: furfural, methylpyrazine, ethyl acetate
Taste
sweetnessumami
Texture
crustychewytender
Wine Analogy
Similar crust pattern to aged Riesling bottles with tartaric acid crystals
Coffee Analogy
Aroma profile resembles lightly roasted Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
Perfume Analogy
Warm base notes akin to Maison Margiela's 'By the Fireplace'
Origin & History
Civilization
Dutch
Era
20th century
Region
Netherlands
Spread Path
European bakeries
Culinary Applications
Broodje TigerNetherlandsSignature crust provides textural contrast to soft sandwich fillings
Banh Mi CrustVietnamAdapted crust technique creates crisp vehicle for pâté and pickles
TijgerbolletjesBelgiumSmall rolls showcase maximum crust-to-crumb ratio
Dietary
VeganVegetarianHalalKosherwheatgluten