Pea and Pecorino Ring

 

Ingredients

 

Serve 6-8

• 1 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast

• 3/4 cup/180 ml milk, hot

• 3 1/3 cups/500 g all-purpose/plain flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup/180 g butter, cut up

• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

• 1 3/4 cups/215 g freshly grated

• Pecorino cheese

• 2 cups/200 g peas, lightly cooked

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Method:

1. Mix the yeast and milk in a small bowl. Let stand for 15 minutes, until foamy.

2. Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl and make a well in the center. Mix in the yeast mixture, eggs, sugar, butter, and pepper to make a soft, elastic dough.

3. Add the Pecorino and peas and knead well. Butter a 10-inch (26-cm) ring mold.

4. Place the dough in in the ring mold. Let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.

5. Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C/gas 5. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until well risen and golden brown.

6. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before turning out onto a rack. Slice and serve while still warm.