Spicy Bread Loaf

This can be made into rolls if you cook it for less time. Great as a spicy accompaniment for a plainer thick soup.

Equipment

• baking tray

Oven Temperatures

preheated oven, 190C 375F GM5

Ingredients

• 225g or 8oz self-raising flour
• 100g or 3½oz plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking power
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• >¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 25g or 1oz butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1. Grease the baking tray.
2. Sieve the two flours, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper and curry powder into a bowl.
3. Add the poppy seeds and mix through.
4. Run in the butter with your fingers until well mixed.
5. Add the milk and egg and mix to a soft dough.
6. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly for a few minutes.
7. Shape the dough into a single round loaf and cut the top with an X.
8. Bake in a preheated oven, 190C 375F GM5 for 45 minutes.
9. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. It is nice warm or cold.
10. Serve in chunks.

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