500 g Strong bread flour or plain
-white; (1lb 2oz)
100 g Polenta or semolina; (3
-1/2oz)
400 g Strong white flour; (14oz)
1 1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Ground cinnamon
1 lg Pinch ground cloves
1 1/2 ts Dried yeast
4 tb Olive oil
500 ml Warm water; (18fl oz)
100 g Sesame seeds; (3 1/2oz)
Pre-heat the oven to 190?C/375?F/gas mark 5.
Sift both flours together into a large bowl then add all the other dry
ingredients. Pour in the olive oil, mix lightly and add the warm
water. Knead to combine, continuing for at least 5 minutes until
smooth and elastic. Place in a warm spot for 15 minutes to prove.
Remove and knead lightly to knock out the excess air, then cut in
half. Cut into small pieces about 115g (4oz) each and roll to form
long sausages. Place the sesame seeds on a plate with a little water
the roll the sausages to cover with seeds. Form into rounds and place
on a baking sheet.
There are several other options: form into rounds and cut them with
scissors to creat sharp edges; keep the sausages straight and cut
into them either side to form spikes or plait 3 sausages together. Or
take a slightly larger piece and form it into a roll, then cut into
it, forming little sticky up triangles. Leave to prove for 30 minutes
in a warm place.
Place in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Yields
1 servings