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Cottage Loaf

Doves Farm recipe

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The distinctive shape of a cottage loaf is the main characteristic of this easy to make and impressive looking loaf.

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Servings

Unit of measurement

Ingredients

500 gBarleycorn Bread Flour or
500 gMalthouse Bread Flour or
500 gStrong White Flour or
500 gWhite Spelt Flour
300 mlWarm Water
1 tbspVegetable Oil
½ tspSalt
1 tspQuick Yeast
1 tspSugar

Method

  1. In a large bowl mix together the flour, salt, quick yeast and sugar.
  2. Add the water and roughly mix it into the flour.
  3. While the dough is still lumpy add the oil and knead well until it feels smooth and pliable.
  4. Leave the dough covered with a tea towel, in a draught free place, for it to double in size (This should take about an hour).
  5. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead the dough firmly for several minutes.
  6. Cut off two thirds of the dough, roll it into a ball and place on an oiled baking tray.
  7. Roll the remaining dough into a smaller ball and place it on top of the first.
  8. Press down through the middle of the dough balls with your thumb.
  9. Leave to rise for 30 minutes.
  10. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 35/40 minutes.

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Temperature & cooking time:
35/40mins at 220°C/Fan200°C/425°F/Gas 7

Dietary status:
Without Dairy , Without Egg, Without Nuts, Without Soya, Vegan.

Please note: Dietary status is a guideline only. If you have a food allergy, please check the suitability of your ingredients.

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By Mrs Yvonne Davies

23 Jan 2012 | 18:52 GMT

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I love this bread also but mine didnt come out better! It tasted delicious but the top part of my loaf ended up diagonal to the bottom. The second time I made it I wanted a standard shape loaf so used this recipe and put it in a bread tin for ease. Must make it again and improve on my shape

By Mr Jethro Marriage

16 Nov 2011 | 14:44 GMT

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Love this bread. I think mine came out better though. Check the forum, I've posted a picture.