• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • about Dom in the Kitchen
  • contact me
  • pr & demo’s

Dom in the Kitchen Homepage

Recipes from my Lincolnshire kitchen

  • Home
  • Chicken Thighs
  • Bread
  • Cakes
  • Eggs
  • Vegetarian
  • Everything else

chorizo, manchego and oregano tortas bread

23 May 2016 by Dominic Franks

… as the name of this post suggest I have been inspired by the fact that The Viking and I are off on a little Spanish break to our favourite Mediterranean island of Mallorca.  I’ve written many times of our love of this beautiful island and if you’ve been reading this blog for a few years you’ll know why I am so excited about this trip… the food… the sunshine… the laid-back Spanish hospitality… and most importantly the relaxation.  We both need to recharge and oh basically sleep for 7 days straight.  We’ve found an adorable hotel in the old town of Pollensa called Posada de Lluc and if you ever find yourselves in that part of the world I highly recommend as many nights as you can afford in the company of Joana and her family.  This tiny little 8 bedroomed hotel is a converted old town house in the heart of the old town, moments from the lively town square with its unique bars and divine restaurants.  It feels like you’re staying in the owners home and the rustic breakfast served every morning in the relaxed dining room really seals the feeling of family atmosphere.  A teeny pool is perfect for cooling off during the hot days and gives you the perfect excuse not to have to worry about doing anything should you not feel like exploring the  many galleries and shops in narrow streets of town or take a drive up the nearby Tramuntana hills for the breathtaking views or cycling down to the coast for a dip in the sea… can you picture me there… here’s something Spanish to get me into the mood…

chorizo, manchego and oregano tortas bread
I rarely make flavoured breads as I bake so much bread for general eating and we prefer a simple bread so that we can make the filling special… plus it’s quite rare for me to make a bread with any kind of meat in it as this means the vegetarian Viking can’t partake which makes this a bread for a very special occasion or a special treat just for me.  In this case it was a length of spanish sausage that needed eating that inspired me, plus the incredible abundance of fresh herbs growing so beautifully in the cottage garden that needed a home.  I adore oregano as a herb but use it so much less than rosemary or thyme.  I find it quite astringent but when paired with the strong flavour of the chorizo it copes brilliantly well and of course it is a classic scent of the Mediterranean island of Mallorca so the aroma whilst it’s baking takes me there in an instant.  The manchego adds a little cheesy luxury but if you can’t find any, a strong cheddar or parmesan would work just as well. The tortas bread is a kind of flat bread which has more in common with a focaccia than a pitta.

300g strong white bread flour
200g eight grain wholemeal bread flour
2 teaspoons dried active yeast
350ml water
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
3 inches of chorizo – finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano (or 2 teaspoons dried)
80g strong cheese – finely grated
a little extra flour
2 teaspoons smoked paprika

i’m using my lovely smeg stand mixer with its clever dough hook… this means that the kneading time is increased but the recipe and method are the same and you can see the results speak for themselves…

if you’re using a stand mixer, place all the ingredients, except the cheese, into the mixer bowl, drop the hook into the mix and turn on low for 6 mins, then add most of the the cheese, (leaving behind a little to sprinkle on top during the baking,) and turn up the speed for a final 6 mins

if you’re hand-kneading, place all the ingredients, into the mixer bowl and bring together with a rubber spatula, then tip out onto a well oiled work surface and knead well for 10 minutes

oil a large bowl, place the kneaded dough into the bowl, cover with cling film and set aside for at least an hour or until the dough has proven till double the size

once the bread has risen, turn the oven to 200C and place an oven proof dish on the bottom shelf

oil well the base and sides of a shallow roasting tin – i’ve used my roast potato roasting tin which measures 20cm x 30cm x 6cm deep

knock back the dough and place it into the roasting tin and push it into the four corners, spreading the dough out as you go… it will take a little teasing and you may not make it all the way to the corners before it springs back but this is normal.  Once it’s stretched as far as it will go, cover with the cling film and set aside for 30 mins

place a tablespoon flour, a little paprika, a little chopped fresh oregano and the remaining grated cheese into a bowl and mix together and sprinkle this over the top of the bread and then poke a finger randomly into the surface of the bread to make some indentations.

open the hot oven and pour some cold water into the oven-proof dish you’ve placed at the bottom to create some steam… place the bread into the oven and bake at 200C for 10 mins and then turn down the oven to 170C for 15 mins

remove from oven and set aside on a wire rack to cool

eat and of course, enjoy!

Share this post:

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on E-mail

Filed Under: Bread Tagged With: cheese, chorizo, focaccia, holiday, holiday food, loaf, mallorca, manchego, oregano, spain, spanish bread, Spanish food

Previous Post: « sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free honey, polenta, coconut and apple puree cake
Next Post: banana, apricot and date loaf – sugar-free, fat-free and gluten-free »

Reader Interactions

Related Posts with Thumbnails

Comments

  1. Mark Willis says

    24 May 2016 at 5:35 am

    Have a lovely holiday! I know you will eat well…

  2. My Little Space says

    24 May 2016 at 7:26 am

    Just love everything single thing you put into the bread. Looks really tempting !
    enjoy your week ahead.
    Blessings, Kristy

  3. Galina Varese says

    24 May 2016 at 10:02 am

    Fantastic bread! Your little hotel sounds divine too. Enjoy your week of sleep and fab food!

  4. Karen S Booth says

    25 May 2016 at 9:25 am

    Okay, you have DONE IT now Dom! I am on a diet after being away so much recently and now I need this in my life when carbs are being reduced at present! Looks and sounds amazing as does the little hotel too! Karen

  5. Kellie Anderson says

    26 May 2016 at 10:32 am

    Damn, Dom that looks awesome! I bet this would even be good with veggie “chorizo” (I know, I know). Such gorgeous images too. I can practically smell it from the my screen. delish! PS Well jel of your time in Pollenca. I need some sun and warmth on these old bones!

  6. Jo says

    26 May 2016 at 10:59 am

    I absolutely love Chorizo and this looks so delicious!

  7. Treat and Trick says

    29 May 2016 at 1:16 am

    Perfect combo and how easy to make this flavorful bread….

  8. DOROTHA says

    29 May 2016 at 2:37 pm

    This look so delicious! I love focaccia and adding blue cheese, well…
    Thanks

  9. Tricia Buice says

    29 May 2016 at 10:55 pm

    I hope you're having a wonderful time Dom! So jealous and wish I could sleep for a week. This bread looks wonderful – I could make a meal out of it!

  10. SHERY says

    31 May 2016 at 7:05 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this great recipe. Sooooo delicious!. I'll try it tonight 🙂

Primary Sidebar

About Dom In The Kitchen

My name is Dominic, I am a cook, food writer and creative event producer. I write the food blog Dom In The Kitchen and also write a monthly recipe column for Lincolnshire Life Magazine and Good Taste Magazine. I also run creative event production company The Persuaders, producing global events for brands since 1997. I am based both in the small village of Belleau in Lincolnshire and the smaller village of London! Read More…

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Subscribe

Archives

Foodies100 Index of UK Food Blogs
Foodies100
Tweets by @DomInTheKitchen

as featured in Lincolnshire Life Magazine

Lincolnshire Life

creatively managed by

The Persuagers
Belleau Cottage

Footer

dominthekitchen

plum-in-the-middle, ground almond cake -a mumspira plum-in-the-middle, ground almond cake -a mumspiration 

This is one of those cakes that comes together so easily and tastes utterly divine. A little like a cross between a pudding and a cake, which is always my favourite kind!

#cake #cakesofinstagram #pudding #baking #groundalmonds #mum #plums #plum #food #foodie #foodstagram #mumspiration
Roast Turkey Dinner So we couldn’t have it for Roast Turkey Dinner

So we couldn’t have it for Christmas and we couldn’t have it for Easter but now that mum’s finally here we’re going for that other traditional meal, Friday Night Dinner!

Just a classic roast stuffed turkey crown with pheasant breast and classic pork, sage and onion stuffing, served with all the timings of course, and some Christmas decorations thrown in to add to the festivities and religious confusion!

#RoastTurkey #FridayNightDinner #ChristmasLunch #Easter #ChristmasInApril #Dinner #Roast #Food #Foodie #FoodBlogger
Veggie Spring Stew with cheddar herby dumplings T Veggie Spring Stew with cheddar herby dumplings

The weather here in the UK has been so bizarre.  One minute it was really warm and sunny and the next minute the temperature dropped and it even snowed yesterday.  Today we woke up to a hard frost and then the sun came out. So it's time for something warming and hearty and this Spring stew with cheddar dumplings is exactly what we need. I realise that there's probably no such thing as a Spring stew but I've used a few fresher veg rather than all root veg to make it lighter.  Spring onions, green beans and courgettes feature in here as well as some stunning new Mallorcan potatoes which are just divine.

#recipe on the blog today - link in bio

#tutorial on my #stories

#Stew #VeggieStew #Vegetarian #dumplings #SuetDumplings #Spring #SeasonalEating #SeasonalFood #Food #foodblogger
Jerusalem Bagels These are no ordinary bagels, t Jerusalem Bagels 

These are no ordinary bagels, these beasts are bagels on steroids! I only really started making regular bagels a year ago and I do love them, although I still only rarely make them as they can be quite fiddly. They remind me of growing up and eating them on a Sunday morning with smoked salmon and cream cheese, or egg and onion. 

Jerusalem bagels are really only a bagel in the broadest sense of the word. As in, they have a hole in the middle and they're a traditional Jewish bake but really, it's quite a simple bread dough and it doesn't get the 'boil before bake' that the traditional bagel gets so they don't have that chewy texture. However, they are a delightful bread and they do make for a great 'egg in the hole' brunch dish, which I think would be perfect for eating al fresco with friends now that the weather is warmer, and we can enjoy life outside.

The original recipe for these Jerusalem Bagels comes from the amazing new book, The Pocket Baking Book by Trevennon Dakota @hamletsbakery 

#recipe on the blog today - link in bio

#bagels #baking #bread #JerusalemBagels #breakfast #brunch #FriedEgg #EggyBread #eggs #food #foodblogger #jewishfood #jewish
Wild Garlic & Watercress Soup This wild garlic a Wild Garlic & Watercress Soup 

This wild garlic and watercress soup is such an easy classic to make and so tasty. You need to have wild garlic to hand which is fortunate because now is wild garlic season, so time to get down to the local market or if you’re lucky, go and find some out in the wild.  We’re lucky enough to have a little hidden valley near to the cottage that has plenty of the stuff seemingly growing everywhere.  The smell is quite intoxicating it would be hard to mistake it for anything else.  Don’t forget to ask permission from the landowner before you go rooting around! Only take what you need.

#recipe on the blog now - click on the link in my instagram bio or visit DomInTheKitchen.com

#soup #VegetableSoup #Healthy #HealthyEats #Vegetarian #WildGarlic #WildGarlicSeason #Watercress #Food #FoodBlogger #lovewatercress
Asparagus, Spinach and Sausage Quiche The weather Asparagus, Spinach and Sausage Quiche

The weather has literally gone from summer to winter in less than 8 hours.  I almost feel we should have eaten this quiche in yesterday’s sunshine in the garden and saved our Easter roasts for the cold of today but this is the UK so it’s what we expect and to be honest a quiche works every day! I’m using the amazing fresh hens eggs that my neighbour brought over the other day and Greek yoghurt to make the savoury custard.  The pastry is a cheesy rye and herb shortcrust, which its divine.

#recipe on the blog - link in bio, by which I mean, click on the link in my bio page on instagram and then some pictures will pop up.  Click on the picture you want the recipe for and it will take you to my blog page with that recipe!

#Quiche #Vegetarian #Apsaragus #SpinachQuiche #Pastry #ShortcrustPastry #Food #foodblogger #quiches #eggs #freerange #freerangeeggs
Load More… Follow on Instagram

&copy 2010 - 2021 | All rights reserved | Website by Peckish Digital