Cabbage Loaf

This bread is still made by bakeries in Jersey. The unusual thing about the bread is that it is baked whilst wrapped in cabbage leaves. It smells and tastes delicious!

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Step 1

Mix the water, sugar and yeast together. Set aside for 10 minutes until it has become foamy on top.

Step 2

Sieve the flour into a warmed mixing bowl.

Step 3

Make a well in the centre of the flour and add the yeast mixture, milk, butter and salt.

Step 4

Either by hand or using a standmixer with a dough hook attachment combine all the ingredients and knead for 10 minutes until you have a smooth dough.

Step 5

Cover with a tea cloth and leave in a warm place for about 1 hour until the dough has doubled in size.

Step 6

After 1 hour remove from the bowl and give a further kneading. Then mould into a large round loaf, place on a baking tray, cover with a cloth and leave in a warm place again until it has doubled in size.

Step 7

Finally, wrap the loaf in the large cabbage leaves which have been lightly greased on the inside, tie lightly, and bake in a hot oven, gas mark 6, 200° C (400° F) for approximately 30 minutes.

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