Lardy Cake

This special rich fruit bread was originally made throughout many countries of England for celebrating the harvest.

  1. Mix together
    • Almost 2 T. yeast
    • 1 1/4 c. lukewarm water
  2. Stir in, Beat until smooth
    • 4 c. white bread flour
    • 2 T. sugar
    • 1 t. salt
    • 1 T. lard
  3. Mix in additional flour until easy to handle
  4. Knead 10 minutes till smooth and elastic
  5. Allow to rise in greased bowl until doubled in size (1 hour)
  6. Punch down bread and knead 2 minutes
  7. Roll into a ¼-inch thick rectangle
  8. On the dough rectangle, spread
    • 6 T. lard
    • 6 T. brown sugar
    • 1 c. dried fruit variety (apricots, raisins, peelings, etc.)
    • 1 t. allspice
  9. Roll up dough to fit in sprayed pan
  10. Allow to rise until doubled (30 minutes)
  11. Brush the top of the cake with oil and 2 T. sugar
  12. Score a criss-cross pattern on top using a sharp knife
  13. Bake 30-40 minutes at 400°

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