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Nutritional Values
270kcal
8gProtein
54gCarbs
1gFat
3gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Barm Cake
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Barm Cake — [barm cake]
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Could I have a Barm Cake, please?
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A type of soft, round bread roll, often used for sandwiches.
Why try it?
Barm Cakes are quintessential to the sandwiches and casual dining experiences in Manchester, offering a taste of the city's simple but hearty everyday meals.
How it tastes
Light and fluffy with a soft crumb, the Barm Cake has a subtly yeasty flavor and is perfect for filling with various savory ingredients.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Barm Cakes have a long history in northern England, named for the barm or yeast used in its dough, popularized in the 19th century as an everyday bread roll.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 500 g strong white flour
- 🌾 7 g dried yeast
- 🥕 300 ml water
- 🧂 10 g salt
- 🍯 1 tsp sugar
Method
- 1 Mix flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- 2 Gradually add water to form a dough, knead until smooth.
- 3 Shape into rolls and allow to rise until doubled in size.
- 4 Bake until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
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