PAUL HOLLYWOOD'S CLASSIC COTTAGE LOAF
This is a classic British crusty loaf. It's easy to make and suitable for everything from dunking in bowls of hearty soup to serving up with cheese and pickles in a homemade Ploughman's.
Categories Bread
Yield Serves 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Tip the flour into a large bowl and add the yeast to one side and the salt to the other. Add the lard and pour in about 225-250ml of water. Mix using one hand, then add a further 75-100ml of water (you may not need it all, or you may need a little more), a little at a time, until all the flour is incorporated and the dough is soft but not soggy.
- Tip the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 5-10 minutes, until it is smooth and silky.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean tea towel and leave to rise until doubled in size. This will take at least 1 hour and can take 2-3 hours, or longer, depending on the room temperature.
- Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and fold it inwards repeatedly to knock out the air and ensure that it rises upwards, rather than outwards. This is especially important in a freestanding loaf without a tin to support it.
- Tear off one third of the dough and set aside. Shape the larger piece into a ball by first flattening the dough into a rough rectangle, then rolling it into a thick oblong. Turn the dough so that the longer edge is running away from you and flatten it slightly. Now fold in the two ends to the centre and press them down, so you end up with a chunky, squarish shape. Turn the dough over, so that the join is underneath.
- With your palms turned upwards, put your hands on each side, slightly under the dough. Move the cob around, tucking the dough neatly under itself as it turns. You are gently forcing the sides of the dough down and underneath, to create a smooth, taut top and a rough underside. Avoid using too much extra flour during shaping. Place the ball of dough on the prepared baking tray.
- Repeat the rolling and shaping for the smaller piece of dough, then place the smaller ball on top of the larger ball. Flatten the top slightly, then dust your middle finger and forefinger with flour and push them through the centre of the loaf all the way to the bottom. Use a sharp knife to make 8 slashes in the surface of both the top and larger lower part of the loaf.
- Place the tray inside a large, clean plastic bag and leave to prove for 1 hour, or until well risen, and springy when prodded. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 230°C/210°C fan/450°F/Gas 8 and put a roasting tray in the bottom of the oven to heat up.
- Remove the risen loaf from the bag and dust with flour. Fill the roasting tray with cold water to create steam and put the bread in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes, then lower the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/375°F/Gas 5 and bake for a further 20-25 minutes, until crusty, golden brown and the base sounds hollow when tapped. (If not, put it back into the oven for another 5 minutes.)
- Transfer the baked loaf to a wire rack to cool.
RECIPES
Time 3h5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Step 1:MIXMix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a big bowl. Using your fingertips rub in the butter until only fine 'crumbs' are left. Mix in the water with a cutlery knife.Step 2:KNEADTip onto a lightly flour dusted surface and knead for 10 minutes (or use the dough hook attachment on your mixer). Step 3:RISELightly grease the mixing bowl with some oil. Put the dough back in, cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and leave to rise until doubled in size.Step 4:SHAPE Knock back the dough by gently kneading just 5 times to get the air out. Separate the dough into one-third and two thirds. Shape each into a round ball. Dust a baking sheet with a little flour, and sit the largest ball on it with the smallest ball sat on top. Flour the handle of a wooden spoon and push it down through the centre of both balls until you hit the tray below. How to shape a cottage loafStep 5:PROVECover the dough with a clean tea towel again and leave to prove until doubled in size again. Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan 180°C, gas mark 6).Step 6:BAKELift the tray onto the middle oven shelf and bake for 30-35 minutes, until when you tap the base of the loaf it sounds hollow. Cool on a wire rack.
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.
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
STUFFED COTTAGE BREAD LOAF
This is a great recipe for a casual brunch served with a tossed green salad. Can be made 3 hours ahead and kept in the refrigerator.
Provided by Latchy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Brush eggplant with oil and grill both sides of eggplant until lightly browned.
- Heat extra oil in a pan, add onion, garlic and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes.
- Add mince and cayenne and stir over heat until mince is browned.
- Stir in undrained tomatoes and sugar; bring to boil and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, until liquid is evaporated and mixture is thick.
- Slice top from loaf of bread, hollow out base of loaf leaving a 2cm shell.
- Press mince mixture into base of loaf, top with mozzarella cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes basil and eggplant.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and top with ricotta cheese. Replace top of loaf.
- Wrap loaf firmly in aluminum foil; place on an oven tray and bake in a moderate oven (180d) for about 45 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 733.5, Fat 44.4, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 100.5, Sodium 1082.4, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 11.8, Protein 33.2
STUFFED FRENCH BREAD
If you need a hearty appetizer, look no further than this savory stuffed bread. No dipping sauce is required for these cheesy slices.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 20 slices.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the top third off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell. (Discard removed bread or save for another use.) Set loaf aside., In a large skillet, cook the sausage, mushrooms, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and oregano. Stir in the sausage mixture., Line the bottom bread shell with mozzarella slices; top with sausage mixture. Replace bread top; wrap in foil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
STUFFED BREAD APPETIZERS
You may want to double the recipe for this hearty cold appetizer because I've found that folks just can't seem to stop eating it! -Tracy Westrom, Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine first six ingredients. Hollow out top and bottom of bread, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Spread thin layer of mayonnaise over bread; sprinkle with parsley. , Fill each half with cheese mixture. Wrap pickle spears in ham; place lengthwise over cheese mixture on bottom half of loaf. Replace top; press to seal. Wrap in foil; refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, cut into 1-in. slices.
Nutrition Facts :
STUFFED BREAD LOAF
The variety possible with this dish is infinite. Have corned beef leftover, a loaf of rye and swiss cheese? Get some Kraut and make it a Rueben loaf. Have taco meat or leftover chicken? Combine your type of filling and loaf of bread with whatever cheese you want, for a different theme. Mexican, German... Use your imagination. ...
Provided by Betsy Wolfe
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Slice the top off of the bread loaf. Set loaf top aside. Using a serrated knife, cut around the inside of the loaf, leaving the sides intact with no holes or cuts. This hollows out the inside leaving the loaf as a container for your stuffing. Place the bread from the middle you just cut out into a medium bowl.
- 2. Brown hamburger with the onion, garlic, celery and any other veggies that you choose (unless they are already cooked.)Drain fat. Add seasonings and salt and pepper. (Add precooked veggies now and heat through.) Add the soup. Stir to heat through on low heat.
- 3. Make sure your bread middles are cut or torn into pieces in the bowl. Fold the meat/soup mixture into the bread middles until the bread is no longer dry. This is the stuffing for your bread loaf. (If you somehow don't have enough stuffing to fill the bread cavity, can add additional torn sliced bread to these middles.)
- 4. Place hollowed loaf onto foil laid out on a cookie sheet. (You'll wrap the loaf in the foil after it's stuffed, so place it appropriately. You don't want to have to move the loaf a lot once it's stuffed.)
- 5. Line the bottom of the loaf with half the cheese. Fill the bread cavity with the stuffing mixture. Pack it in tightly but don't tear the loaf shell. Cover the stuffing with the rest of the cheese. Replace the cut-off loaf top. Wrap/seal the entire loaf with the foil and situate on the cookie sheet.
- 6. Bake at 350 degrees until heated through, approx. 20-30 mins. Remove pan from oven. Remove foil. Slice and serve. Salad goes well with this.
STUFFED GARLIC-BROCCOLI BREAD LOAF
For garlic lovers! an absolute killer side kick to a meal, or great to have as a snack, this is absolutely amazing! My advise, is you better prepare two of these, cause you will need it.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Cut the loaf in half lengthwise; tear out the soft center of bread in chunks, don't throw away the chunks of bread, (leaving the crust intact).
- Lay the crust SHELLS on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
- In a large skillet, melt butter, stir in the garlic and sesame seeds; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the torn bread chunks, and cook until golden brown, and the butter has been absorbed; remove from heat.
- In a very large bowl, combine the sour cream, Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley and the lemon pepper (if using).
- Stir in the steamed broccoli, and the buttered toasted bread chunks (add in the garlic bits in the frypan too!).
- Toss all together well, and spoon into bread shells.
- Cover loosely with foil, bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil, and continue to bake for another 10 minutes.
- Serve warm-- delicious!
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