Tingly Mahjong Bread Art

There are breads you bake — and then there are breads that turn into conversation pieces.

This mahjong-inspired focaccia bread art combines crisp olive oil-rich dough with colorful herbs, peppers, crunchy 50Hertz Tingly Peanuts and Cashews, and little bursts of citrusy electric Sichuan pepper.

It’s playful, collaborative, and meant to feel a little imperfect — like edible collage inspired by mahjong tiles.

Make the dough from scratch with a slow cold ferment, or use quality pizza dough from your favorite local pizzeria.

Let’s make it.

Tingly Mah Jongg Bread Art

Ingredients

Focaccia Dough

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• Olive oil

For Decorating

• 50Hertz green and red Sichuan peppercorns
• 50Hertz Tingly Peanuts
• 50Hertz Tingly Cashews
• 50Hertz Tingly Blend
• Fresh herbs (chives, cilantro, parsley, basil, etc.)
• Scallions
• Colorful peppers
• Flaky sea salt

Method

1. Make the Dough

Whisk together flour, salt, and yeast. Add warm water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Transfer to an oiled bowl, brush with olive oil, cover, and refrigerate for at least 18 hours or up to 72 hours.

2. Prepare the Dough

Bring dough to room temperature.

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Add 1–2 tablespoons olive oil to a rimmed quarter-sheet pan. Press dough gently into the pan.

3. Decorate

Using mahjong tiles as inspiration, decorate the dough with herbs, peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and Tingly snacks.

Use chive stems or scallions to divide the surface into “tiles.”

4. Bake

Finish with Tingly Blend or flaky sea salt.

Bake 17–22 minutes, until golden brown.

Serve warm and enjoy.

Why This Works

• Slow fermentation creates airy texture and deeper flavor
• Tingly Peanuts and Cashews add crunch and savory richness
• Sichuan peppercorns bring bright aroma and an electric citrusy buzz
• Mahjong-inspired patterns make every loaf unique

Part bread, part edible art project. ⚡