Stottie Cake Recipe
A stottie cake is a large round of bread which is cooked slowly at the bottom of the oven for a more chewy texture
Servings: 2 Stotties
Calories: 180kcal
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Tablespoon
- teaspoon
- Measuring Jug
- Pastry Board
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- 15 g fresh yeast or 7g sachet of dried yeast
- ½ tsp white pepper (optional)
- 400 g strong plain white flour
- 220 ml tepid water
Instructions
Activate Yeast
- In a small bowl, mix the yeast, sugar, and pepper with a little warm water. Leave 15 minutes until frothy.
Mix
- Sieve flour and salt into a bowl. Add yeast mixture and remaining warm water.
Knead
- Work the dough until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
Rise
- Cover with a cloth and leave to rise for an hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F, Gas Mark 4)
Shape
- Knock back the dough. Divide in half or thirds. Roll into thick rounds (2cm thick, 25cm wide).
Ident
- Press a shallow dip in the centre of each and prick all over with a fork.
Bake
- Bake for 20 minutes until pale gold.
Cool
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Video
Notes
Stottie cake is a delicious bread recipe from North East England. It is quick and easy to make.
Serving Ideas:
- Classic ham & pease pudding
- Cheese savoury
- Butter & jam
- Bacon & ketchup
Freezing Tip:
Slice, wrap, and freeze. Reheat in the oven for 5 minutes to refresh.Nutritional Info (per quarter):
- Calories: 180
- Carbs: 35g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 1g
- Fibre: 2g