Baps Food

THE GREAT BRITISH BREAKFAST BAP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Use 1 tbsp of the oil to lightly grease a large, shallow roasting tin. Scatter the chips over two-thirds of the tin and line the sausages up on the other third. Cook for 20 mins, then toss the chips around, turn the sausages and return to the oven 10 mins more until the chips are golden and the sausages browned. Push everything together to make room in the tin, then lay the bacon rashers in the space and return to the oven for 10-15 mins or until the bacon fat is crisp and sizzling.
• Five mins before the bacon is ready, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in a frying pan and fry the eggs however you like them. Heat the beans in a saucepan or in a microwave.
• Split the baps so they are still hinged at one edge. Butter and sauce as you like, split each sausage lengthways and, building from the bottom up, layer the chips, sausage, bacon and egg. Present the bap open for extra sauce and to keep the yolk intact. Serve small pots of beans on the side for dipping and spooning over.

SCOTTISH BAPS - SOFT MORNING BREAD ROLLS

Steps:

• Rub the butter into the flour and make a well in the centre.
• Cream the yeast with the sugar, then add the liquid and salt, and pour into the well. Mix to a slack dough, adding extra warm liquid if required.
• Allow to rise until the dough has doubled in bulk, for about an hour or two according to temperature.
• Knead, and divide in eight even pieces. Knead each into a ball about the size of a fist, and flatten with the hand. Then lightly roll to a round with a rolling-pin.
• Place the ball doughs on a well-floured baking tray/s, lightly pressing your thumb in to the middle of the baps. Brush with milk and sprinkle flour all over the top of the baps. Prove for 15 to 20 minutes until well risen.
• Bake in the oven at 200°C (400°F) mark 6 for 10 minutes, or until firm and lightly golden brown, but still soft - tap them underneath and they should sound hollow when they are cooked. . Cool on a wire rack. Dust with more flour.
• These freeze very well - serve them with assorted fillings for sandwiches or just split whilst warm and spread with butter.
• US conversions: 1 lb flour = 4 cups. 2 ozs butter = 1/2 stick butter.

TRADITIONAL BRITISH BAPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place 2/3 cup milk and water in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds; the mixture should be lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast and sugar over the warmed milk mixture and let sit until frothy, about 3 minutes.
• Sift salt with flour into a large bowl. Gently mix the yeast mixture with a fork, then pour over flour; mix with a wooden spoon until dough forms, then knead the dough lightly with your hands. Form the dough into a ball and place into an oiled bowl. Cover with a tea towel and let dough double in size, about 90 minutes.
• Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 portions. Form these into ovals, and set them on the baking sheet, leaving as much room as possible between them. Cover with plastic wrap, making sure that the wrap is touching the dough to prevent a skin from forming. Let rise for an additional 15 minutes.
• Remove plastic wrap, then brush tops and sides of baps with remaining tablespoon milk, and sprinkle with flour. Bake until baps are puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool on a rack. Baps are best the day they are made but can be stored in a plastic bag or covered container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 5 minutes to refresh. Use baps for sandwiches.

BAPS

Steps:

• Combine yeast, sugar, water and milk in bowl. Cover and leave in a warm place until frothy, about 10 minutes.
• Sift flour and salt in a large bowl. Rub in lard.
• Stir the yeast mixture in and mix to a soft dough. Cover with a clean cloth and leave in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes or until smooth.
• Divide dough into 8 pieces and knead each piece into balls.
• Place 5cm apart on greased oven trays. Dust lightly with sifted flour and cover with a tea towel. Let rise for 10 minutes or until well risen.
• Make an indent in the middle of the baps with your finger.
• Bake in preheated oven at 220C (450F) for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Serve hot.

SCOTTISH BAPS

Steps:

• Lightly dust two cooking sheets and set aside.
• In a small or medium bowl combine the yeast, sugar and 2 T flour.
• Gradually blend in the warm milk until smooth.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 10 minutes or until foamy.
• Sift together the remaining flour and salt in a large bowl.
• Make a well.
• Mix to a soft dough.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured board and kneed for 3-4 minutes.
• Shape into a ball, place in a large, oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
• Place in a warm place and let rise for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead again for 2 minutes.
• Divide into 12 pieces.
• Roll each piece into a flat oval, around 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• When all baps are rolled out cover and let rise for 15 minutes.
• Make an indent in center of each oval with your finger.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until well browned and cooked through.
• Cool slightly and serve or save for sandwich rolls.