How to Make Fake Bread

Cut the fake bread dough before baking.

Fake or artificial bread provides a lasting display for marketing, stage props, playhouses, holiday ornaments, craft projects and any other use where the look of bread is desired but spoilage isn't. Add to the realistic effect with decorations and display details. A basic recipe and some baking and cooling time are all it takes to create fake bread at home for multiple uses. Customize the fake bread's size and shape to suit any purpose.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Oven
• Mixing bowl
• Mixing spoon
• Flour
• Salt
• Water
• Clear-drying craft glue
• Old paint brush
• Sesame seeds or other decorations (optional)
• Knife
• Bread basket
• Cloth dinner napkin

1. Mix 4 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt and 2 cups of water in a mixing bowl.

2. Knead this fake bread dough the same way as you would real bread. Put both hands into the dough, fold it into the center and push down. Repeat four to five times so the dough becomes a pliable ball. Stop before the dough becomes stiff. Cooking.com advises baking the fake bread within 20 minutes to prevent the dough from getting cracks.

3. Create a loaf by forming the dough into the desired shape.

4. Cut a straight line lengthwise down the center of the loaf.

5. Bake the fake bread until it browns in an oven set at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Check it at 20 minutes. Adjust the time and temperature for your oven, if necessary.

6. Brush craft glue over the top of the fake bread to stimulate the shine from egg white on real bread, if desired. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or other decoration.

7. Place a cloth napkin in a bread basket, and display the fake bread in the same way as a real loaf of fresh baked bread.

Tips & Warnings

• Make rolls, muffins and more for fake food displays.

• Add food coloring to the recipe for different colors.

• Keep the fake bread out of reach of children and pets. This recipe is not intended for eating.

References

• Cooks: Fake Bread

Resources

• Just Dough It: Fake Foods: Breads and Cheeses