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Newcastle stottie cake
Flat, chewy North East bread bun
The stottie is the big flat round loaf of Tyneside and County Durham, with a dimple pressed in the middle and a dense, chewy crumb; bakers in Newcastle split them and stuff them with pease pudding, cheese or a bacon filling. Its name is said to come from 'stotting', or bouncing, because it is heavy enough to bounce off the floor. Chef's tip: bake it low in the oven so the bottom gets a deep golden colour while the top stays pale.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
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Method
0/6 doneStep 1: Mix the 1 ⅛ lb strong white bread flour, ¼ oz instant dried yeast, 1 tsp sugar and 1 ½ tsp salt, add the 1 ¼ cups lukewarm water and 1 tbsp vegetable oil and knead for 8 minutes into a smooth, soft dough.
10 minStep 2: Cover and leave to rise for 1 hour, until doubled.
60 minStep 3: Knock back, then roll into a round about 25 cm across and 2.5 cm thick, and set on a floured baking tray. Press a finger right down through the centre to make a dimple.
5 minStep 4: Cover and leave for 20 minutes. Heat the oven to 400°F (350°F fan).
20 minStep 5: Bake on the bottom shelf for 20–25 minutes, until the base is golden and sounds hollow when tapped. A common mistake is baking on the top shelf, which makes a crusty loaf instead of a soft stottie.
25 minStep 6: Cool wrapped in a clean tea towel to keep the crust soft, then split and fill.
20 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 420 kcal
- Protein
- 13 g
- Carbs
- 86 g
- Fat
- 3 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does newcastle stottie cake take?
- About 45 minutes in total: 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- What can I use instead of strong white bread flour?
- Plain flour, same amount (the dough will be softer and rise a little less).
- What can I use instead of sugar?
- Caster sugar, same amount.
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