sally lunn
“ Delicious with homemade jam and a generous helping of butter ”
Diana
Sweet
Sally Lunn
Diana fancies a change for afternoon tea , and so tries this delicious , rich bread originating in Bath , that is really easy to make yourself ...
I am not paying homage to a lady , but an enriched easy bread that makes and ideal snack , teatime treat or a for breakfast .
Sally Lunn was a French women who made her home in Bath and started to bake a rich tasting bread to sell to the rich folk who came to take the Bath waters for their health . She made quite a name for herself and the recipe was a firm favourite .
This is my version of the recipe and it is a quick and easy , yet delicious treat .
Sally Lunn
Makes 2 medium-sized , sliceable loaves .
• 380g strong white flour
• 1 / 2 tsp salt
• 1x 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
• 40g golden caster sugar
• 1 large egg
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 150ml cold water
• 50g butter
Method
Sieve the flour and salt together into a mixing bowl .
Stir in the yeast and the sugar . Make a well in the centre of the flour and add the egg , lemon zest , water and melted butter .
Mix well together with a spoon then get you hands in and bring the dough together .
Knead with an even movement for 10 minutes either in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface .
Divide the mixture into two equal parts and knead into a round ball . Place each loaf on an oiled baking sheet or one covered with a sheet of baking paper .
Cover and leave to prove in a warmish place for about 50 minutes . About 5 minutes before baking , preheat the oven to 220C / gas mark 7 .
Brush the top of the loaves with a little egg and milk mixture , then bake the loaves for 10 minutes then turn the temperature down to 190C / gas mark 6 and bake for 5 more minutes .
Allow to cool for about 20 minutes before slicing and serve with butter .
Sally Lunn loaves were traditionally baked without fruit , but if you wish to add fruit and I tend to make one with and one without , when you are kneading the dough knead in about 80g raisins or sultanas or a mixture of the two .