Lardy Cake Crown

Rich indulgent lardy cake flavors packed into a twisted enriched dough crown featuring sugar and mixed dried fruit.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 457.8 kcals 3662.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 68.8 grams 550.4 grams
Fat 17.4 grams 138.8 grams
Protein 6.6 grams 52.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
75
g
Butter
Cubed, plus extra for greasing
Fruits
GrainsCereals
450
g
Strong White Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
225
ml
NutsSeeds
5
g
OilsFats
75
g
Lard
Cubed

Steps

  • Mix flour with salt and yeast in a bowl then rub in butter and add 225ml water to form a soft dough.
  • Knead dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes and let rise in a bowl for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C and grease a 20cm springform tin.
  • Flatten dough into a 50x20cm rectangle and layer with lard, sugar, and dried fruit before folding in thirds.
  • Roll dough into a long sausage shape and cut lengthwise to form two strips.
  • Twist the two strips together and coil into a circle, pressing ends to seal.
  • Place dough in the tin and let prove for 90 minutes until it reaching the top.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the crown is golden-brown.