Ploughmans Sourdough

Posted 2015-07-16 by Bastion Harrison ⇒ follow

A ploughman is the name for a classic English lunch, traditionally served in pubs with a pint of beer. There are different variations, but a ploughman's typically consists of ham, tomatoes, bread, cheese and mustard (or pickle). I've incorporated that meal all into one for a delicious loaf of bread. It is so moist and filling that is does not need any extras, but adding a few fried mushrooms on top really makes a proper meal of it.

Preparation Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Makes: 1 loaf

Ingredients
500g white bread flour
300g sourdough starter (see here how to make it)
200g sliced ham
175g cheddar cheese
300ml water (or beer)
2 ½ tbsp mustard
2 tsp almond milk
½ tsp salt
7g fast action yeast
5 cherry tomatoes

Method

Grate the cheese and chop the ham.