This striking bread features vibrant red dough hidden beneath a crackly black sugar crust, perfectly capturing the playful spirit of Halloween. Unlike traditional Dutch crunch bread, which relies on carefully sliced patterns, this version lets the dark sugar topping crack and split spontaneously during baking. As the bread rises, fiery red streaks emerge dramatically from beneath the black coating, evoking the mystery and surprise of the season. The result is a visually captivating loaf with a hauntingly alluring appearance that embodies the whimsical and mischievous charm of this treasured holiday.