Cooking Challenge

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1 tsp Active Dry Yeast (proofed in warm water)
• 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 cup Warm Water (about 110°F / 43°C)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin)
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 5 drops Pink Food Coloring (gel or liquid)
• 4 pieces Hubba Bubba Chewing Gum (approximately 2 oz total, any bubble‑gum flavor)
• 1/4 cup Honey (light, preferably raw)
• 1/2 cup M&Ms (colorful, chocolate‑coated)
• 2 tbsp Nutella (hazelnut‑chocolate spread)
• 2 bars KitKat Bars (broken into small pieces)
• 1/4 cup Raspberries (fresh, washed)
• 1/4 cup Blueberries (fresh, washed)
• 4 slices Strawberries (thinly sliced)
• 2 small pieces Honeycomb Pieces (store‑bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Bread Dough

   In a mixing bowl combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water, olive oil, and whisk until a shaggy dough forms.

   Time: PT10M

2. First Rise

   Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.

   Time: PT30M

3. Add Pink Color

   Punch down the dough, add pink food coloring drops, and knead for 2 minutes until the color is evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

4. Shape and Second Rise

   Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, shape each into a flat round about 1/2‑inch thick, place on a parchment‑lined baking sheet, and let rise for another 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

5. Bake the Pink Bread

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the pink rounds for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden and sound hollow when tapped.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 180°C

6. Prepare Hubba Bubba Gum Sauce

   Unwrap the Hubba Bubba pieces, place them in a small saucepan with 2 tbsp of water, and melt over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low heat

7. Mix Sweet Fillings

   In a bowl combine honey, melted gum sauce, M&Ms, Nutella, and broken KitKat pieces. Stir until a glossy, slightly thick mixture forms.

   Time: PT5M

8. Prep Fresh Fruit

   Wash raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. Pat dry. Slice strawberries thinly.

   Time: PT5M

9. Assemble the Sandwich

   Lay one pink bread slice on a plate, spread a thin layer of the honey‑gum mixture, add a handful of berries, drizzle a little extra honey, place another pink slice, repeat layers to create 3‑4 tiers, finishing with a drizzle of honey and a decorative strawberry on top.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

3 g

Ingredient Substitutions

• Instead of All-Purpose Flour: Bread Flour, Whole Wheat Flour (will change texture)
• Instead of Active Dry Yeast: Instant Yeast (same amount)
• Instead of Granulated Sugar: Honey (reduce other honey)
• Instead of Olive Oil: Vegetable Oil, Melted Butter
• Instead of Pink Food Coloring: Beet juice (natural)
• Instead of Hubba Bubba Chewing Gum: Any bubble gum
• Instead of Honey: Agave syrup, Maple syrup
• Instead of M&Ms: Chocolate chips, Candy-coated peanuts
• Instead of Nutella: Chocolate hazelnut spread (generic)
• Instead of KitKat Bars: Any chocolate wafer bar
• Instead of Raspberries: Strawberries (same amount)
• Instead of Blueberries: Blackberries
• Instead of Strawberries: Raspberry halves
• Instead of Honeycomb Pieces: Candied nuts

Equipment Needed

• Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Oven
• Saucepan
• Spatula
• Knife
• Cutting Board
• Plate for Assembly

Critical Steps — Do Not Skip

• First rise of the dough (step 2)
• Baking the pink bread until lightly golden (step 5)
• Melting Hubba Bubba gum into a smooth sauce (step 6)
• Layering the sandwich without making it soggy (step 9)

Chef Tips from the Video

• For a deeper pink hue, let the colored dough rest for an extra 10 minutes before shaping.
• Add a pinch of salt to the gum‑honey sauce to balance sweetness.
• Use a silicone brush to spread the honey‑gum mixture evenly.

Troubleshooting

Storage

Refrigerator: Store assembled sandwich in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. The bread may become softer.

Freezer: Not recommended; the gum sauce does not freeze well.

Room temperature: Best enjoyed within 4 hours of assembly.

Make-Ahead Tips

• Bake the pink bread a day ahead and store in a zip‑top bag; it stays soft.
• Prepare the gum‑honey sauce and keep it warm in a small thermos until assembly.
• Wash and dry berries in advance; keep them in a paper‑towel‑lined container.

Frequently Asked Questions