Basic Bread Dough (With Bacon And Goose Fat) Recipe

Name: Basic Bread Dough (With Bacon And Goose Fat) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 65 ml Hot water, (2oz ); 1 Tbsp. Dry yeast; 2 Tbsp. Sugar; 450 ml Hot lowfat milk, (16fl ounce); 30 gm Butter, (1oz); 2 tsp Salt; 850 gm Strong plain flour, (lb 14oz); 4 x Rashes of bacon; 1 Tbsp. Goose fat; 3 Tbsp. Torn basil leaves

Servings: persons

1
Sprinkle the yeast and 1 tbsp of sugar into a jug and pour over the hot water.
2
Leave to stand for approx.
3
15 min till the mix becomes frothy.
4
Mix the remaining sugar,salt and butter with the hot lowfat milk and add in the yeast mix.
5
Gradually sift in the flour till a stiff dough is made, or possibly use a processor.
6
Dice the fried bacon and add in to the dough with 1 tbsp of goose fat and the basil leaves.
7
Knead the dough on a floured suface till it becomes smooth and elastic.
8
Place in a bowl and cover.
9
Leave in hot place to rise.
10
It should double in size (approx 2-3 hrs)
11
Knock the dough back and place in loaf tins or possibly mould into shapes.
12
Cover and leave to rise for 45 min.
13
Bake at 190 C/375 F/gas mark 5 for approx 40-45 min till hard and golden.

83369

kcal

Calories

865

Fat

16172

Carbs

2173

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 65 ml Hot water, (2oz ), 1 Tbsp. Dry yeast, 2 Tbsp. Sugar, 450 ml Hot lowfat milk, (16fl ounce), and more.

Yes, Basic Bread Dough (With Bacon And Goose Fat) Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!