Modern Roman Libum Recipe Or Roman Cheesecake

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   Sift the flour into a bowl. Beat the cheese until it's soft and stir it into the flour along with the egg.

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   Form a soft dough and divide into 4.

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   Mold each one into a bun and place them on a greased baking tray with a fresh bay leaf underneath.

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   Heat the oven to 425u00b0F Cover the cakes [see note on this] and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden-brown.

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   Warm the honey and place the warm cakes in it so that they absorb it. Allow to stand 30 minutes before serving.

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   NOTE: The Romans often covered their food while it was cooking with a domed earthenware cover called a testo. You can use an overturned, shallow clay pot, a metal bowl, or casserole dish as a brick.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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