Ploughman’s Loaf

A delicious cheesy bread made with toasted oats, beer-infused dough, caramelised onions, and mature Cheddar cheese.

Baking Vegetarian Cheese Bread British

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

4185.6

kcal / serving

4185.6 kcal total

Carbs

582.8g

per serving

582.8 g total

Fat

135.4g

per serving

135.4 g total

Protein

139.2g

per serving

139.2 g total

Cook Time

130

minutes

Serves

loaf

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Sugar

1 tsp

sachets

Fast Action Dried Yeast

7g per sachet typically

Dairy

150

Cheddar

Mature, cut into 1cm cubes

GrainsCereals

Rolled Jumbo Oats

Whole

500

Bread Flour

With malted grains

Rye Flour

Liquids

500

Bitter

Beer

NutsSeeds

Salt

1 tsp

OilsFats

Vegetable Oil

4 tbsp

Vegetables

piece

Onion

Chopped

Method

Toast the oats in a dry frying pan until lightly browned.

Mix dry ingredients and yeast in a bowl, then stir in the beer.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes.

Coat dough in oil and let it double in size in a warm place.

Caramelise the onions in a pan for 40 minutes then cool.

Knock back the dough and knead in the onions and cheese.

Shape into a loaf on a greased sheet and prove for one hour.

Preheat oven to 180°C.

Dust with flour, slash the top, and bake for 40 to 50 minutes.