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Selkirk bannock
Sultana yeasted loaf
Buttery yeasted Borders loaf packed with sultanas
BritishThe Selkirk bannock is a round, glossy fruit bread from the Border town of Selkirk, first baked in the 1850s and famously eaten by Queen Victoria at Abbotsford. Unlike a plain oat bannock it is a rich yeast dough that is mostly sultanas, sliced and buttered with afternoon tea. Chef's tip: work the sultanas in only after the dough has risen once, or they tear the gluten and the loaf won't lift.
- Total time
- 70 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 12
Ingredients
- 16 oz strong white bread flour
- ¼ oz instant dried yeast
- 2 ⅛ oz caster sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milkwarm
- 3 ⅛ oz buttermelted
- 14 oz sultanas
- 2 tbsp milkfor glazing
- 1 tbsp sugar
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Method
0/6 doneStep 1: Mix the 16 oz strong white bread flour, ¼ oz instant dried yeast, 2 ⅛ oz caster sugar and 1 tsp salt, then add the 1 cup milk and 3 ⅛ oz butter and knead for 10 minutes into a smooth, soft dough.
12 minStep 2: Cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled.
60 minStep 3: Knock back and knead in the 14 oz sultanas gently until spread through. Shape into a round, flat loaf about 20 cm across and put on a lined tray.
5 minStep 4: Cover and rise for 45 minutes, until puffy. Heat the oven to 375°F (350°F fan).
45 minStep 5: Bake for 15 minutes, then lower to 350°F (300°F fan) for 20–25 minutes more, until deep golden and hollow-sounding underneath. A common mistake is skipping the lower heat; the sultanas burn on the crust.
38 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 290 kcal
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbs
- 48 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does selkirk bannock take?
- About 70 minutes in total: 30 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 12 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 caster sugar?
- Caster sugar, same amount.
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