Toasted Poppy Seed Loaf
Welcome to another step-by-step recipe from BreadClub20. Why not drop by our main Facebook page by clicking here... If you like what you see and enjoy the recipe, we hope you join us by 'Liking' and 'Subscribing'. Believe it or not, but poppy seeds and bread have been companions since Roman Times. The Ancient Greeks, the Romans and the Egyptians all cultivated poppy seeds for their medicinal and culinary benefits. Today, the blue poppy seed is used in a wide variety of dishes and baked goods, particularly in Eastern European cuisine. INGREDIENTS 600 gms strong white bread flour 390 gms tepid water 30 gms softened unsalted butter 18 gms dried milk powder 40 gms caster sugar (or 45 gms Muscovado sugar) 6 gms of fine sea salt 60 gms toasted poppy seeds 7 gms instant active yeast METHOD Toast the poppy seeds in a dry frying pan over a moderate heat for three or four minutes. Set aside. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients (including the butter) and mix until e...
