European Recipes:Scottish Recipes:Selkirk Bannock(Scottish)

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                         Selkirk Bannock(Scottish)

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Serving Size : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes

   Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    8       oz           Flour
      1/2   ts           Salt
    1 1/2   oz           Butter
    1 1/2   oz           Granulated sugar
      1/4   pt           Warm milk
      1/4   oz           Fresh yeast
    8       oz           Sultanas
    1                    Beaten egg to glaze

   Butter a llb. loaf tin. Dissolve the sugar in the milk
   and stir in the yeast until thoroughly mixed. Leave in
   a warm place for 15 minutes. Meanwhile sift the flour
   and salt into a bowl. add the butter and rub in. Make
   a well in the centre and pour in the yeast mixture.
   Mix together vigorously until it forms a soft dough.
   Turn on to a floured surface. Knead gently and shape
   into a ball. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover and
   ieave to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. Then
   work in the sultanas with the hands so they are evenly
   distributed. Re-form the dough ball and leave to rise
   for 30 minutes. Finally transfer to the tin; leave to
   rise for 45 minutes. Brush with beaten egg. Bake for
   20 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 350F or Mark 4
   until golden in colour. Turn on to a wire rack to
   cool. Serve sliced thinly and buttered.