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                        Selkirk Bannock(Scottish)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8       oz           Flour
     1/2   ts           Salt
   1 1/2   oz           Butter
   1 1/2   oz           Granulated sugar
     1/4   pt           Warm milk
     1/4   oz           Fresh yeast
   8       oz           Sultanas
   1                    Beaten egg to glaze

  Butter a llb. loaf tin. Dissolve the sugar in the milk
  and stir in the yeast until thoroughly mixed. Leave in
  a warm place for 15 minutes. Meanwhile sift the flour
  and salt into a bowl. add the butter and rub in. Make
  a well in the centre and pour in the yeast mixture.
  Mix together vigorously until it forms a soft dough.
  Turn on to a floured surface. Knead gently and shape
  into a ball. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover and
  ieave to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. Then
  work in the sultanas with the hands so they are evenly
  distributed. Re-form the dough ball and leave to rise
  for 30 minutes. Finally transfer to the tin; leave to
  rise for 45 minutes. Brush with beaten egg. Bake for
  20 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 350F or Mark 4
  until golden in colour. Turn on to a wire rack to
  cool. Serve sliced thinly and buttered.
  
  >From the booklet Scottish Teatime Recipes Typed By
  Ray Watson
 


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