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Catherine Leyden: Rustic Loaf

Wed, 13 September 2017

Catherine Leyden: Rustic Loaf

Ingredients

500g / 1lb 2oz Odlums Self Raising Flour

2 Onions (finely chopped)

2 tablespoons Sunflower Oil

Pinch Salt

Pinch Chilli Powder

2 tablespoons Chopped Chives

50g / 2oz Pitted Green Olives (finely chopped)

2 Eggs

300ml / 1/2 pint Milk

 

 

Method

1.       Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Lightly grease a flat baking sheet.

2.       Fry onions in the oil until softened. Onions and oil can also be cooked in microwave, about 2 minutes, depending on power of micro!

3.       Meanwhile put the flour, salt, chilli powder, chives and green olives into a large mixing bowl and combine well together.

4.       Beat the eggs and milk. Add the onions, egg and milk to the dry Ingredients and mix to a soft dough.

5.       Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead gently. Shape dough into an oval and place on the prepared tin.

6.       Using a sharp knife, score the top of dough with several slashes.

7.       Bake for about 35 - 40 minutes, or until slightly risen and golden brown.

8.       Transfer to a wire tray to cool.



 

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