65 ml Warm water; (2oz )
1 tb Dried yeast
2 tb Sugar
450 ml Warm milk; (16fl oz)
30 g Butter; (1oz)
2 ts Salt
850 g Strong plain flour; (lb
-14oz)
4 Rashes of bacon
1 tb Goose fat
3 tb Torn basil leaves
Sprinkle the yeast and 1 tbsp of sugar into a jug and pour over the
warm water. Leave to stand for approx. 15 minutes until the mixture
becomes frothy.
Mix the remaining sugar,salt and butter with the warm milk and add the
yeast mixture. Gradually sift in the flour until a stiff dough is
made, or use a processor. Dice the fried bacon and add to the dough
with 1 tbsp of goose fat and the basil leaves.
Knead the dough on a floured suface until it becomes smooth and
elastic. Place in a bowl and cover. Leave in warm place to rise. It
should double in size (approx 2-3 hours)
Knock the dough back and place in loaf tins or mould into shapes.
Cover and leave to rise for 45 minutes.
Bake at 190C/375F/gas mark 5 for approx 40-45 minutes until firm and
golden brown.
Yields
2 servings