Haloumy Cheese Bread


Serving Size ::
Cuisine type ::	Greek
Cooking time ::	20-40 mins
Course ::	Breakfast

INGREDIENTS

1 quantity Kouloura dough (page 90)
250 g (8 oz) houloumy cheese
milk or egg for glazing
sesame seeds

METHOD

1. Make dough according to directions, cover and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.

2. cut cheese into 1 cm (1/2 inch) dice.

3. Punch down dough and turn onto lightly floured board . Press out to a rectangle 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick.

4. Place cheese cubes over dough, leaving sides clear. Roll up firmly from longer side and press ends to seal, forming loaf into an oval shape.

5. Grease a baking sheet and place loaf carefully on it. Make 4 shallow, diagonal slashes on top with a sharp knife. Cover with a cloth and leave in a warm place until doubled. Preheat oven.

6. Brush top and sides lightly with milk or egg beaten with a little water. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

7. Bake in a moderately hot oven for 35 - 40 minutes until golden and cooked. Cool on a rack and serve warm or cold.

Tips : Makes 1 loaf

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