Roquefort and Walnut Loaf

A savory rye and white bread dough filled with walnuts and spirals of tangy Roquefort cheese.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 402.2 kcals 4022 kcals
Carbohydrates 42.3 grams 422.8 grams
Fat 20.6 grams 206.4 grams
Protein 11.9 grams 118.5 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
200
g
Roquefort
Cut into 2cm cubes
1
piece
Egg
Beaten for egg wash
GrainsCereals
450
g
Strong White Bread Flour
Plus extra for dusting
50
g
NutsSeeds
10
g
200
g
Walnuts
Chopped

Steps

  • Mix the flours in a mixer bowl, placing salt on one side and yeast on the other.
  • Add 250ml water and gradually add up to 100ml more to form a soft dough.
  • Knead the dough for 10 minutes on medium speed until smooth.
  • Incorporate the chopped walnuts and let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  • Knock back the dough and divide it into four equal pieces on a floured surface.
  • Flatten each piece into a 15x8cm rectangle.
  • Place Roquefort along the edge, roll up, and elongate into a 25cm sausage shape.
  • Coil each sausage into a spiral and place into a 20cm oiled springform tin.
  • Cover and prove for one hour, then preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Brush with egg wash and bake for 50 minutes.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.