Savoury Cheese Loaf – from my Amazing neighbour Mrs A.

Feedyourinnercook is 1 year old and 70 posts strong. I could not think of a more perfect way to mark the occasion than to warmly share this recipe and story with you - encapsulating our blog’s philosophy perfectly.  Sharing and Caring. 

I am blessed to enjoy the company of two gorgeous, energetic and caring neighbours – both in their 90’s.  This is my opportunity to honour them – especially as they are both about to celebrate their birthdays this month.  My lovely neighbour Mrs A is always baking for visitors and insists on you sharing a cuppa and slice of something just out of the oven when you pop in for a chat.  Whenever I feel tired I only have to look out my window at the pair of them – mowing, weeding and socialising – truly inspiring women with such warm and caring hearts.

Now, my reason for sharing this recipe with you – I answered a knock on the door – Mrs A, with her beaming smile, gave me this Savoury Cheese Loaf wrapped in a towel, the aroma wafting enticingly – and -  her handwritten recipe.  I had been gifted a Recipe Jewel. She touched my heart. 

That moment captures true generosity of heart and spirit – making food for another and sharing a much loved recipe.  And now, I am passing this on to you – for you to share with your loved ones. 

I hope you enjoy and be sure to mention Mrs A when you do – it always tastes better that way.

Happy Birthdays Mrs A and Mrs W! Legendary women.

Preparation  15 minutes

Cooking         55 minutes – 1 hour    and 10 minutes cooling down

Ingredients

½ cup (120 gram) butter – melted and cooled a little

2 Cups Self-Raising Flour  - sifted

½ teaspoon salt

Pinch Cayenne Pepper  - this is strong, don’t overdo, a pinch is enough

1 tablespoon sugar          (Mrs A says it is optional)  I put it in

1 cup grated cheese

½ cup gherkins – drained and finely chopped (approx. 4 depending on size)

1 egg -  beat briefly - just slightly - to break up before adding to mixture

¾ cup milk

Extra grated cheese for sprinkling of top

Method

Preheat oven to 180 o C.

Line a loaf tin approx. 23cm x 14cm.

Sift all the dry ingredients into a large bowl.

Add the melted butter, egg, cheese and gherkins and gently fold through to incorporate all the flour.

Don’t over-work the mixture or the flour with toughen.

Pour into the prepared loaf tin.

Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour.  Check with a skewer that loaf is cooked through.

Allow to stand in tin for 5 – 10 minutes before turning out and cutting.

Options

You could substitute diced pitted olives for the gherkins

A sprinkle of finely chopped rosemary could be added to the cheese topping.

                                Enjoy!  Colleen      (and of course .....  the lovely Mrs A)

And ....

I would like to share with you a very, very special photo - this is the loaf that Mrs A made for me! and see how much better it looks!

 Thanks Mrs A!   You are a true inspiration - Happy Birthday
and
                                             Enjoy!     Colleen