Spiced Chollah Loaf
Based on Dom from Belleau Kitchen's recipe given to Fresh From the Oven
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 7 g dried yeast 1 sachet, easy blend
- 1 tsp honey runny clear
- 235 ml milk lukewarm
- 50 g butter melted
- 450 g plain flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp mixed spices not powdered - I used a blend of crushed dried chilli, caraway and coriander
- 2 eggs lightly beaten - in separate bowls - one for the mix and one for glazing
- sprinkle poppy seeds optional - or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine the yeast, honey, milk and butter, stir and leave for 15mins to dissolve.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt and spices. Make a well in the centre and add the yeast mixture and one of the beaten eggs. Stir to make a dough. (It will be very sticky and will definitely need extra flour for kneading).
- Knead till smooth and elastic (a good 15 minutes) then transfer to a clean bowl, cover and leave to prove for 90 minutes.
- Grease a baking sheet. Knock back the dough and divide into 3 equal pieces. Roll to shape each piece into a long strip for plaiting.
- Lay two of the strips over the third to make a star shape and plait from the centre, tucking the ends under. Do this on the baking sheet, then cover with a tea towel and leave to rise for 30 mins.
- Brush with egg and bake in a hot oven at 190c / gas mark 5 for 35 - 40 mins or until golden and sounds hollow if you tap it.