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Freshly baked stottie cake recipe on a wooden board, surrounded by traditional accompaniments like butter, jam, and a steaming cup of tea.

Traditional Stottie Cake Recipe – Soft and Hearty Bread

This traditional stottie cake recipe creates a soft, chewy bread with a golden crust, perfect for hearty sandwiches or as an accompaniment to soups.
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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
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Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Servings:2 large stottie cakes
Course:Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • You’ll need:
  • 4 cups of strong bread flour
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 packet 7g of dried yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • About 1 1/2 cups warm water

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt, then stir in yeast and sugar.
  2. Gradually add warm water to make a soft dough—knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
  3. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
  4. Knock back the dough (gently deflate it) and shape it into a round, flat disc.
  5. Place on a floured baking sheet, cover, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-30 minutes, until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.