Tear-Apart Bacon Bread

1. 1

   To make the dough: Make the dough in a food processor.

2. 2

   Put in the ingredients and process (about 3 minutes).

3. 3

   Add the butter and process some more until the butter has been mixed in.

4. 4

   Take the dough out, round it off, put in a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap.

5. 5

   Leave for the 1st rising (50 minutes).

6. 6

   Take the dough out of the bowl after the 1st rising is completed, and divide into 6 portions.

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   Round off each portion, and rest for 15 minutes.

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   Roll out each ball of dough and place a slice of bacon on top.

9. 9

   Fold into thirds.

10. 10

    Fold in half again, and pinch the seam tightly closed.

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    Place the dough seam side down, and make 6 equal cuts using kitchen scissors.

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    Cut almost all the way through, until the dough is just barely connected.

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    Fold in half, and leave to rise again (2nd rising, about 40 minutes).

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    You don't need to force the two halves together; just fold and place them side by side.

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    Bake in a preheated 180C oven, for about 20 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.