Quick Recipe: Cheesy rings

Makes 12 rings250g plain (all-purpose) flour¼ tsp salt¾ tsp easy-blend (active dry) yeast2 tbsp granulated sugar1 egg, beaten (reserve 1tbsp)25g stick butter, melted100ml milk75g mature (sharp) dry cheese very finely grated
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Aug 2010, 13:53 BST
Updated 4th Aug 2010, 13:53 BST

Combine the flour, salt, yeast and sugar. Add the beaten egg, butter and milk, then mix with a spatula to moisten the ingredients.

Knead until smooth and supple. Bring together in a ball and return to the bowl.

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Cover with clingfilm and set aside in a warm, place until doubled in size.

Knock back the dough and knead in the grated cheese. Divide into 12 and shape each piece into a rope about 25-30cm/10-12in long, then shape into a ring.

Place on two greased baking sheets and cover with clingfilm.

Leave in a warm place for 20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas Mark 6. Bake for 8-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.