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Close-up of Stottie Cake slices revealing a soft, dense, and airy texture, placed on a wooden board with whole loaves in the background

Stottie Cake Recipe Bread Machine – The Best Way To Bake?

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This easy Stottie Cake recipe uses a bread machine to simplify kneading and proofing, giving you a soft, slightly dense, and chewy bread with a crisp crust. A traditional British favorite from North East England, perfect for sandwiches or served warm with butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Dough Cycle Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course "bread"
Cuisine British
Servings 1 Large Stottie Cake
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

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  • 500 g 4 cups bread flour
  • 7 g 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 300 ml 1 ¼ cups warm water
  • 25 g 2 tbsp unsalted butter or lard

Optional Ingredient Variations

  • Replace up to 25% of flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste
  • Substitute warm milk for water for a softer texture
  • Add sesame seeds poppy seeds, or dried herbs for extra flavor

Instructions
 

Add Ingredients to the Bread Machine

  • Pour warm water into the bread machine pan, followed by flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Make a small well in the flour and add the yeast.
  • Add the butter or lard on top.
  • Select the dough cycle (about 90 minutes).

Check Dough Consistency

  • After 10 minutes of kneading, check the dough:
  • Too dry? Add 1 tbsp of water.
  • Too sticky? Sprinkle extra flour.

Shape & Rest the Dough

  • Remove the dough from the bread machine.
  • Shape it into a round, flat disc (1-1.5 inches thick).
  • Dock the surface with a fork.
  • Let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Bake the Stottie Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • Bake on a lined baking sheet for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden.

Cool & Serve

  • Let the bread cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve warm with butter or as a sandwich bread.

Notes

  • If you prefer a softer crust, wrap the bread in a clean towel while cooling.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Best served fresh or lightly toasted.
Notes on Storage & Reheating
  • Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Freezing: Slice before freezing and store for up to 3 months.
  • Reheating: Warm in an oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes, or toast lightly.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving, Approximate Values)
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sodium: 240mg