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Black Jack & Blue Cheese Crown Bread

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Ingredients
  

  • 7 g instant yeast
  • 50 g cold butter
  • 135 ml warm milk
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 250 g white bread flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tablespoons dried Black Jack Chuchuza
  • 150 g blue cheese crumbled or chopped
  • 120 g softened butter mixed with roasted garlic for spreading
  • 2 tablespoons FruitBat Apricot Jam or hot honey for glaze
  • Fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Make the dough

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and dried Black Jack.
  • Add the cold butter and rub into the dry mixture with your fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Create a well in the center. Add milk, yeast, and beaten egg.
  • Mix until a dough forms, then knead:
  • 5 minutes with a mixer on medium speed
  • 10 minutes by hand on a lightly floured surface

First Rise

  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and leave in a warm place for about 1 hour 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Shape and Fill

  • Punch down the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured or oiled surface.
  • Spread the roasted garlic butter evenly over the dough.
  • Sprinkle the blue cheese generously across the surface.
  • Fold or roll the dough into your preferred shape — a crown is stunning for presentation

Second Rise

  • Place shaped dough onto a lined baking tray.
  • Cover and let rise again for about 30 minutes.

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  • Bake the bread for 20–30 minutes, until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped underneath.

Glaze& Garnish

  • While still warm, brush with apricot jam or hot honey for a shiny, sweet finish.
  • Sprinkle with fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for colour and aroma.