Pym Particle Bread

Preheat those ovens, because today’s culinary adventure rockets us into the Marvel Universe at Disneyland’s Avengers Campus. Our mission? To recreate Pym Particle Bread from Pym’s Test Kitchen at home (with some help from Ant-man of course)! Ready for an adventure of Avenger proportions? Let’s dive in!

Pym What?

In the Marvel universe, Pym Particles are subatomic particles discovered by Hank Pym (the original Ant-Man). These particles have the extraordinary ability to alter the size and mass of objects or living beings. At Pym Test Kitchen, Pym Particles manifest as vibrant red or blue food coloring, creating a visually stunning and playful effect within the bread.

Where to Get Pym Particle Bread

But the magic of Pym Particle Bread isn’t just visual—it’s also in the taste. The bread boasts a soft, pillow-y texture with a subtle sweetness, making it the perfect canvas for both sweet and savory toppings. Imagine the possibilities: PB&J with a superhero twist, a towering sandwich worthy of Hulk himself, or a French toast loaf that is truly super. The possibilities are as endless as Ant-Man’s size-shifting abilities!

While the official Pym Particle Bread is only available at Pym Test Kitchen in Disneyland’s Avengers Campus, you don’t need a Quantum Tunnel to experience this culinary wonder. We’ve adapted the recipe to be sourdough-based, ensuring that even without Pym Particles, your homemade bread will be just as delicious (and so you have something to make with your sourdough starter).

This colorful super-bread has been featured in several dishes at Pym Test Kitchen in Disneyland:

• Cinna-Pym Toast 2.0: This blue-swirled cinnamon French-toast is served with smoked bacon and blueberry popping pearls.
• PB&J Flavor Lab: This playful take on a classic PB&J allows you to experiment with different jelly flavors and textures, all while enjoying the iconic pym particle bread. Keep in mind, this one is on the kid’s menu!
• PB3 Superb Sandwich: Peanut Butter, Jelly, Banana, and BACON? This PB3 might not be on the menu anymore, but we sure do remember it!

Tips for Making the Best Pym Particle Bread

1. Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality bread flour, fresh milk, and real butter for the best flavor and texture.
2. Patience is Key: Sourdough takes time to develop its flavor and rise properly. Don’t rush the process!
3. Temperature Control: Make sure your kitchen is at a comfortable temperature for the dough to rise (around 70 -75 F).
4. Gel Food Coloring: For vibrant Pym Particles, use gel food coloring instead of liquid. Gel colors are more concentrated and won’t affect the dough’s consistency.
5. Pullman Pan: A Pullman loaf pan with a lid will give your bread that perfectly square shape.

By following these tips, you’ll be able to create Pym Particle Bread that would impress Hank Pym himself!

Beyond the Bread

Pym Particle Bread is just one of the things you can enjoy in Avenger’s campus. You can also try Schwarma, the Not-So-Little Chicken Sandwich, and indulge in the Choco-Smash Cake!

Even if you can’t make it to Disneyland, you can still draw inspiration from these dishes to create your own culinary adventures at home!

Looking for a different kind of magic? See all of our Harry Potter Recipes here!

Ingredients:

• 185 g milk at around 75°F/24°C
• 100 g active sourdough starter
• 2 medium eggs
• 40 g honey
• 500 g bread flour
• 10 g salt
• 40 g melted butter

Directions:

1. Combine the milk, honey, and salt together in the bowl of your stand mixer (or in a bowl with a whisk). Using the whisk attachment, whisk until the honey and salt are completely dissolved.
2. Add the flour, butter, eggs, and sourdough starter into the milk mixture. Switch to the dough hook and mix on low speed until all the ingredients are fully incorporated. Alternatively, you can knead by hand until the dough is combined.
3. Knead the dough in your stand mixer on medium-high speed until the dough passes the window-pane test. (i.e. you can stretch the dough so thin, you can see light through it without the dough breaking)
4. Separate out ⅓ of the dough. Color that portion of the dough either red or blue (depending on which Pym particle you want in your bread), and knead until the color is evenly distributed. Place the two dough balls (the one colored, and the other plain) into separate bowls, and cover with reusable plastic shower caps. Place the dough in the refrigerator overnight, or for 12-14 hours.
5. Shape the dough after pulling it out of the fridge. Roll the two dough portions into evenly sized rectangles, approximately 7 inches X 18 inches. Place the colored dough rectangle on top of the uncolored dough. Starting at the short end, roll the dough up into a log and place into your small Pullman pan. Reuse the shower cap and cover your loaf, leaving it on the counter to proof at room temperature for 4-6 hours. If you want a flat top to your loaf (a perfectly square loaf), only proof your dough until it is 1/2 -1/4 inch away from the rim of the Pullman Pan and then place the lid on top and bake. If you want a rounded top to your loaf, continue proofing the dough until it is just past the rim of the Pullman pan and then bake.
6. Preheat and Bake: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Once your oven is at temperature, place your bread into your oven and bake for 45 – 55 minutes, depending on your oven and how “dark” you want your crust. Bread that is fully baked will have an internal temperature of 190 – 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Continue baking your bread until it reaches this temperature.
7. Once baked, remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack (1-2 hours). Slice and serve with PB&J or with whipped butter.