You possibly will not think it is possible to lose weight while on a diet plan which includes crawfish bread but it is achievable. It is crucial to not eat crawfish bread or other high calorie bread every day but in moderation.

As an example, I allow myself these kinds of food once per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet for most of the week, say 1200 to 1800 calories each day, and then one day, I eat anything – without going overboard of course.

I have been sticking to this diet for the last few weeks and it has enabled me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise routine or taken any pills or diet drinks. I have simply been aware of what I eat 6 days per week and then eat whatever I want one day per week.

On my one day off per week, I tend to eat cajun food. I never thought I could lose 5 kilos while eating cajun meals but am very elated to see it can work. If you feel like trying some cajun food, I advise you make crawfish bread which is one of my favourite cajun recipes.

Crawfish Bread

1 envelope active dry yeast
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups warm water (about 110°F)
3 1/2 cups bleached all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 pounds peeled crawfish tails
1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeños, grated
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Combine the yeast, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add the warm water.

With the mixer on low speed, beat the mixture for about 1 minute to dissolve the yeast. If the yeast mixture doesn’t begin to foam after a few minutes, it means it’s not active and you will have to start over with fresher yeast.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Add it 1/4 cup at a time to the yeast mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough lightly comes together.

Increase the speed to medium and beat until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, forms a ball, and starts to climb up the dough hook.

Coat a large bowl with the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Put the dough in the bowl and turn it to oil all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, set aside in a warm, draft-free place, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the cayenne. Cook, stirring, for 4 minutes.

Add the crawfish and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until they are soft. Remove from the heat, drain off any excess liquid from the pan, and set aside to cool.

Remove the dough from the bowl and turn it onto a lightly floured work surface. Push it down, then, using your hands, pat it out to flatten it. Pick it up, dust the work surface with flour, and return the dough to the work surface.

Roll it out to a 20 x 15-inch rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick. Combine the cheeses in a medium-size mixing bowl. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the upper half of the rectangle of dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.

Spoon the crawfish mixture evenly over the cheese. Top with the remaining cheese. Fold the other half of the dough up over the filling, forming a half-moon shape, and pinch the edges tightly to seal completely.

Fold the edges over, seal securely, and then crimp. Carefully transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. With a sharp, pointed knife, make three slits on top, about 6 inches apart.

Brush the surface of the dough with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the kosher salt and black pepper.

Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Remove the plastic wrap and bake the bread until golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly. Cut crosswise into 12 equal portions and serve warm.

Yield: 1 large loaf, 12 servings

You can adjust the recipe to make it a little bit healthier or with less calories as this can aid you to lose 5 kilos quickly. It was successful for me and could help you to lose weight also.