- Baker: Sofia Gallo (@in_cucinacon_sofia)
- Makes: 1 Large stottie cake
- Prep time: 15 min + rising time + shaping time
- Bake time: 45 min or until golden brown
- Flours used: Matthews Italian Tipo 00 Flour
Sofia's Stottie Cakes Method:
- In a bowl, start by combining the dry ingredients for the dough. Create a well in the middle and pour the water and the olive oil.
- Bring the dough together and let rest covered for about 30 minutes.
- After the initial resting time, knead lightly and shape into a smooth ball. Cover and rest until doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, divide this into two equal parts.
- Roll out each part and proceed with layering your cake: on the bottom of an oiled or lined tin, lay the first disk of dough and distribute half of the grapes. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp of golden caster sugar and lay the second disk over the top.
- Place the remaining grapes and the blackberries. Sprinkle the remaining sugar and cover to rest and let rise for about 30 minutes in a warm spot.
- Once the dough is risen and rested, push the fruit slightly down and add the butter cubes.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 190C/gas mark 6 for 30 minutes, then lower the temperature by 10 degrees and bake for a further 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Before serving, sprinkle with some chopped pistachios, if using.
Thank you so much to Sofia for providing this recipe. If you’d like to see more, please visit her Instagram page @in_cucinacon_sofia.
