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Gouda Bread

A soft bread studded with melted Gouda cheese, a legacy of the Dutch presence on the island. Delicious lukewarm, sliced, to go with soup or coffee.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Dorure

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar, salt and nutmeg.
  2. Add the lukewarm milk, the egg and the soft butter, then knead for 10 minutes until you get a smooth dough.
  3. Gently knead in the grated Gouda and the diced cheese, if using.
  4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place, until doubled.
  5. Punch down the dough, shape it into a ball and place it in a buttered round tin.
  6. Let it rise another 30 minutes, then brush with the egg yolk and milk glaze.
  7. Preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F) and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is well golden.
  8. Let it cool slightly before slicing.

Variations and tips

Herb version. Add a spoonful of chopped parsley or chives along with the cheese.

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Original Ecomely recipe.