Red leicester, Marmite & spelt swirls
By Ailsa Burt
Try these savoury bakes made with more sustainable white spelt flour. With Marmite and red Leicester cheese, they’re sure to liven up a picnic or lunchbox
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Prep:30 mins
Cook:35 mins
plus cooling and at least 2 hrs proving - More effort
Nutrition per serving
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kcal 272
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fat 12g
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saturates 7g
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carbs 28g
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sugars 0g
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fibre 2g
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protein 11g
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salt 0.97g
Ingredients
- 600g white spelt flour , plus extra for dusting
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
- 100g butter , cubed
- 150ml milk
- 2 eggs , beaten
- 2 tbsp Marmite
- 250g red leicester cheese , grated
- 10g chives , finely chopped
- 1 red onion , finely chopped
Method
Combine the flour with the sugar, yeast, 1 tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper in a large bowl. Melt the butter in the milk in a saucepan over a low heat. Leave to cool slightly.
Pour the milk mixture into the flour, then most of the egg (reserving 2 tbsp). Mix in a stand mixer on a low speed for 10-12 mins to create a smooth dough that doesn’t stick to the sides of the bowl. Alternatively, bring the dough together in a large bowl using your hands. Tip out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for 10-12 mins, until elastic and smooth. Cover and leave in a warm place for 1-2 hrs until doubled in size.
Line a deep, 20 x 30cm roasting tin with baking parchment. Mix the red leicester, chives and onion with some black pepper. Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knock back. Then roll out into a 35 x 55cm rectangle. Scatter over the cheese mixture, leaving a 1cm border. Roll up, from the long side and, using a serrated knife, cut into 16 rolls. Put into the roasting tin, swirl side up, and cover. Leave to rise in a warm place for 1-2 hrs until doubled in size.
Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Brush with the remaining egg and bake for 25-30 mins until golden. Heat the Marmite in a small saucepan over a low heat, stirring until liquid, then brush over the warm buns. Leave to cool then serve. Will keep in an airtight container, in a cool place, for up to three days.
