TRADITIONAL COTTAGE LOAF - OLD FASHIONED RUSTIC ENGLISH BREAD
Just the shape of this traditional loaf of bread is reminiscent of ploughman's lunches and warm cottage kitchens! A delightfully shaped loaf of bread, which represents all that is rustic and rural in Britain, but especially England. This bread keeps well and makes lovely, if odd shaped sandwiches! Cut the loaf into wedges and serve with freshly churned butter and a hunk of mature Cheddar cheese, maybe with a pickled onion or two. Quintessential British bread at its best. This reminds me of baking days in my grandmothers' old cottage, sitting in her warm and cosy kitchen; she would have baked this in her wood burning Aga stove, as I sometimes do in the winter when my Godin wood burning stove is working. I often leave the first batch of dough to prove and rise overnight - leave it in a cool but NOT cold place, and then continue shaping and proving it next morning. We used to call this wooden spoon bread when we were little, as you push a wooden spoon down through the two loaves to stick them together before baking! Preparation time includes the proving of the dough - but NOT the overnight method!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h15m
Yield 1 Large Cottage Loaf, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sift flour and salt into a bowl, stir in sugar and yeast. Make a well in the centre, stir in the tepid milk and water to make the dough. (If using fresh yeast - put the yeast in a jug with a little of the milk and water mixture, and allow it to dissolve and become frothy - mixing thoroughly, then add it to the flour.).
- Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 to 15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Put the dough in a large, clean, oiled bowl. Cover with oiled clingfilm and leave in a warm place until it has doubled in size.Then knead the dough for 1 minute and divide it into two-thirds and a third. Shape the pieces into rounds. Cover them and leave for 5 minutes.
- Put the smaller round on top of the larger one. Push a floured wooden spoon (or your fingers) through the centre of both rounds, to join them together. Take a very sharp knife and make cuts all around the top round and the bottom round - see my photos. Put the cottage loaf on a lightly floured baking tray, cover and leave for about 45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 220C/440F/Gas 7.
- Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water and a pinch of salt. Brush the glaze over the cottage loaf and bake for about 35 to 45 minutes, until dark golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped beneath.
- Cool before slicing. Delicious served with butter, jam, cheese, cold meats or make sandwiches or toast for picnics and breakfast!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 42.6, Sodium 815.1, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1, Protein 11.9
EASY COTTAGE BREAD
From my moms kitchen this is so good with fresh honey butter, or butter and fresh strawberry or peach jam.
Provided by malinda sargent
Categories Other Breads
Time 1h55m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Put water and yeast into a large bowl and let dissolve.
- 2. Once they are dissolved stir in sugar, salt, and melted butter.
- 3. Add half of the flour beat until smooth, add remaining flour. It will be very sticky and thick.
- 4. Cover bowl ( oil the bowl first )and let rise for 30 minutes - beat down
- 5. Spoon into 2 greased break loaf pans, let ride covered with plastic or a wet towel.
- 6. Bake at 375 degreed for 35 minutes.
ENGLISH COTTAGE BREAD
Yield 2 Medium Rounds
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Place the yeast and water in a dishpan or large bowl, and stir with a wooden spoon. Add the salt and 4 cups of flour, and beat with the spoon until well blended. 2. Add 2 more cups of flour, then squeeze the mixture with your hands until the flour disappears. If it is too wet to pick up, add a little more flour. As soon as you can handle the dough, sprinkle with a bit more flour and begin to knead directly in the bowl (or on a floured board), adding more flour as necessary. Knead for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the dough feels smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball. 3. Spread a little oil on the bottom and sides of the bowl. Add the ball of dough, then turn it over, oiled side up. Cover and set in a warm spot for about an hour, or until the dough doubles in bulk. Grease a large baking sheet and set aside. 4. Punch down the risen dough, knead for a minute or so, then form into a ball. Cut in half. Cut off a small piece (about a third) from each half. Shape the two larger pieces into balls, flatten them very slightly, and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between them to allow for expansion. Form the smaller pieces into slightly flattened balls, and center them on top of the larger ones. Flour your index finger and push it all the way through the center of both balls. Cover the loaves and let rise about 30 minutes, or until doubled in bulk. 5. Place the risen loaves in a preheated 400°F oven. After 30 minutes, reduce the heat to 375°F and bake for about another 20 minutes, or until the loaves are very brown and hollow-sounding when rapped on the bottom with your knuckle. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
COUNTRY LOAF
Fill the house with the aroma of freshly baked bread with this delicious artisan-style loaf
Provided by Emma Lewis
Categories Side dish, Snack
Time P1D
Yield Cuts into 10 slices
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- First, make the starter. Tip the flour and yeast into a bowl. Pour over 200ml warm water, use a wooden spoon to mix together, then cover the bowl with a piece of oiled cling film. Leave in the fridge overnight, after which the dough should look fairly frothy and bubbly, with a sweet yeasty smell.
- Now make the bread. Tip the flour into a bowl along with the yeast and salt. Pour 150ml warm water and the yogurt into the starter mixture, stir until well combined, then pour this into the bowl with the flour. Use a spoon to bring the mixture together into a ball - this will take a couple of mins as the flour needs to absorb the water. Add another 50ml water if the dough feels tight.
- Tip out the dough onto a surface lightly dusted with flour. Push down and away, using the heel of your hand to stretch out the dough, then fold the outside edge back over itself to make a ball again. Twist the dough round a bit and start again. Keep kneading like this for about 10 mins, depending on how vigorous you are. When it's ready, the dough should feel slightly springy when touched and have a smooth surface when shaped into a ball. Alternatively, you can knead the dough for about 5 mins in a table-top mixer or food processor with a dough attachment.
- Lightly oil a large bowl and place the dough inside. Oil a piece of cling film, lay this loosely over the top, then leave in a warm, draught-free place until nearly trebled in size - this can take from 45 mins to about 1½ hrs. Remove the cling film and punch down the airy dough with your hand. Tip out onto your floured surface, knead a couple of times until smooth and the air has been knocked out, then lightly oil a large baking sheet. Shape the dough into a round ball and place on the sheet. Re-cover with the oiled piece of cling film and leave until doubled in size, about 1 hr.
- Heat oven to 230C/210C fan/gas 8. Place a roasting tin on the bottom shelf of the oven and carefully half-fill with boiling water from the kettle. Leave in the oven for 10 mins so it gets steamy. If your dough has spread, gently tuck the ends under to make a neat ball, then use a sharp knife to make a few slashes across the bread before lightly dusting with flour. Place the baking sheet on the top shelf of the oven and bake for 20 mins. Turn the heat down to 220C/200C fan/ gas 7, bake for 25 mins more, then take out of the oven. Tap the bottom of the loaf - it should sound hollow. Return to the oven for another 10 mins if not. Leave to cool on a wire rack. Great with a bowl of soup, as a chunky sandwich or, best of all, lightly toasted with some butter and jam.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 1.02 milligram of sodium
COTTAGE CHEESE BREAD I
This is a hearty white bread I put in my bread machine, and the kids just love it. I have used non-fat cottage cheese also.
Provided by Dara Cole
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes
Time 3h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the ingredients to your bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer, and start. You can use up to 1/2 cup more bread flour if the dough seems too sticky.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 323.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
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