MethodMix together the milk, yeast and sugar and dissolve. Sift the flour and salt and add the milk mixture and the egg. Knead together. Add the butter and knead until soft. Place in a large bowl and cover, allow to prove (double in size) in a warm place. Knock back and allow to prove again. Heat enough oil in a saucepan or small wok to fry. Roll the dough into 40-50g balls and fry in hot oil, turning occasionally. Once golden brown drain onto absorbent paper. While hot, use a squeeze bottle and squeeze jam into the doughnuts. Roll into the cinnamon sugar while hot and enjoy warm.
INGREDIENTS
450g bread flour, plus extra for shaping
2 tsp instant yeast (or 1 sachet)
2 tsp of salt
375 mL lukewarm water
1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted & roughly chopped
2 Tbsp fresh rosemary leaves
METHOD
Prepare & proof the doughIn a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast & salt. Add the water along with the olives & rosemary & stir until a sticky dough forms.Transfer the dough to a lined proving basket or bowl lightly dusted with flour. Cover & leave in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 45 minutes to 2 hours.Carefully transfer the dough onto a sheet of baking paper, seam‑side facing down.
Oven PrepPreheat the oven with cast iron pot to 250ºC (fan forced).
BakeRemove the hot pot from the oven & carefully lower the dough (holding onto the edges of the baking paper) into the pot. Cover with the lid & bake for 30 minutes.Remove the lid & bake for a further 15 minutes, or until the bread is deeply golden & cooked through.
TO SERVE
Remove from the pot & cool on a wire rack for minimum 15 minutes before slicing.
MAKE AHEAD TIP
After the first rise, cover the dough & refrigerate for up to 2 days. When ready to bake, remove from the fridge & allow to reach room temperature for about 45 minutes, then continue from the preheating step.
TOOLS
Cast Iron Pot
Cotton Reusable Bread Bag
Bread Bin
Acacia Wood Chopping Board
Mixing Bowl
Serves 8-10
INGREDIENTS
250g digestive biscuits
125g unsalted butter, melted
Pinch of salt
2 x 395g sweetened condensed milk
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup lemon juice
1 cup thickened cream
¼ cup icing sugar
½ lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed (to decorate)
METHOD
Oven PrepPreheat oven to 160ºC.
Prepare the basePlace the digestive biscuits into a food processor & process until they resemble fine crumbs. Alternatively, place them in a sealed zip lock bag & crush with a rolling pin to achieve the same consistency.Transfer the biscuit crumbs to a bowl, add the melted butter & salt, & mix until the texture resembles damp sand.Press the mixture firmly & evenly into the base & sides of a pie dish.Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden & fragrant. Remove from the oven & allow to cool completely to room temperature.
Make the fillingIn a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk & sour cream until smooth. Add the lemon juice & whisk until thickened & well combined.Pour the filling into the cooled crust, smoothing & return to the oven. Bake for 6–8 minutes, just until set.Remove from the oven & allow to cool, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or until fully set.
TO SERVE
Remove from the oven & allow to cool, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or until fully set.
Serve chilled.
TOOLS
Pie Dish Round Cream
Light Gold 2 pc Stainless Steel Cake Server Set
Blue & White Palampur Oven Mitt
Wood Citrus Reamer
Serves 6-8
INGREDIENTS
4L full cream milk
1 cup quality cocoa powder
1 cup caster sugar
½ tsp sea salt
METHOD
Place all ingredients into a 4L Cast Iron pot & whisk well to combine.
Heat gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot & steaming. Do not boil.
Reduce to the lowest heat setting & serve directly from the pot. Decorate with your choice of toppings.