Redcurrant and Spiced Lime Schiacciata

45 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

713 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 loaf suggest servings

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Ingredients


For bread
350	grams	bread flour
15	grams	butter
2	teaspoons	caster sugar
1	teaspoon	cinnamon	ground
1/2	sachet	yeast, active dry	dried
225	ml	water	hot

For frangipane
175	grams	almonds	ground
1	each	lime	grated rind and juice
5	tablespoons	cream
1/2	teaspoon	vanilla essence
2	medium	eggs	beaten
3	tablespoons	caster sugar
450	grams	red currants	stalks removed
1	x	powdered sugar	for dusting

Directions

1. Sift flour into a large bowl, rub in the butter and stir in the sugar, cinnamon and yeast. Gradually pour in the water and combine to form a soft dough. Turn out on to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a clean bowl and cover with oiled plastic film. Leave in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.

2. Preheat the oven to 230C/450F/Gas 8. Knock back the dough and knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Roll out to an oval about 30x20 cm. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.

3. To make the frangipane, mix together the ground almonds, lime rind and juice, cream, vanilla essence, eggs and sugar. Spread over the dough. Sprinkle over the redcurrants and dust heavily with icing sugar. Bake for 30 minutes until golden. To freeze: wrap in foil and freeze for up to 2 months.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 204g

Amount per Serving

Calories 713 41% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.0g	50%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	34%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 114mg	38%
Sodium 63mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 87.0g	29%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	32%
Sugars 14.0g
Protein 23.0g	46%