Ricotta and Chive Loaf

Portions:1 loaf
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Ingredients

  • 500 gstrong white flour plus extra for sprinkling
  • 11 ⁄2 teaspoons salt
  • 20 g yeast
  • 75 ml olive oil
  • 300 ml water
  • 125 gricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons snipped chives

Instructions

  • Put the flour, salt, yeast, olive oil, water and cheese into a large bowl and mix with your hands for 3 minutes.
  • Tip out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 minutes, then add the chives and knead for 3 minutes more.
  • Put the dough back in the bowl and leave to rest for 1 hour.
  • Line a baking tray.
  • Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a sausage shape, tapered at each end.
  • Place the bread on the baking tray and leave to rise for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas mark 7.
  • Bake the bread for 25 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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Course Bread / Cheese