Tony Shalhoub and Chef Camari Mick Bake Coconut Bread on 'Breaking Bread'

The "Breaking Bread" Series

• 🍞 The CNN original series "Breaking Bread" with Tony Shalhoub explores the global significance of bread and its role in bringing people together.
• 💡 Tony Shalhoub was drawn to the show's concept because conversations and meals often start with bread.
• 🌍 The series aims to explore bread and food traditions from around the world.

Coconut Loaf Recipe and Influences

• 🥥 Chef Camari Mick prepares a coconut loaf featuring coconut sugar, cane sugar, apple butter, and cocoa butter.
• 🌴 The addition of coconut is described as bringing earthiness and a flavor reminiscent of sitting on a beach.
• 🥣 Ingredients for the loaf include flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, grated coconut meat, and chopped walnuts for crunch.
• 🌿 The recipe is noted as being vegan and made healthier with the addition of protein.

Culinary Discoveries on the Show

• ✈️ Tony Shalhoub has discovered many unfamiliar dishes and foods in places like Brazil, Iceland, and Japan through the show.
• 🥐 In his New York City episode, he learned from Camari Mick about croissants with a turmeric flavor.
• 🇧🇷 An extraordinary dish that surprised him was a Brazilian acai bao bun.

Baking Science and Personal Touches

• 🔬 Baking is described as a science, but also involves a significant amount of touch and feel.
• ⚖️ Bakers range from those who rely on intuition to those who meticulously weigh every ingredient.
• 😋 The finished coconut loaf is topped with a coconut water glaze and extra frosting, much to Tony's delight.
• 📺 The new CNN original series, "Breaking Bread" premieres Sunday at 9 p.m. Eastern and Pacific on CNN.