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Gently heat the margarine and water
until the margarine has melted.
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Put the yeast into a small bowl and
cream it with a little of the warm liquid.
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Set aside in a warm place for 15
minutes, until bubbly.
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Mix together the flours, salt,
coriander and herbs.
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Make a well in the centre and pour on
the yeast liquid and remaining warm liquid.
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Mix to a firm dough.
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Turn out on to a lightly floured
surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until smooth.
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Wrap loosely in greased polythene and
leave in a warm place to double in size.
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Grease and warm a baking tray.
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Knead the dough lightly and shape into
a long sausage.
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Wrap round to form a ring and pinch the
2 ends to make a neat join.
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Place on baking tray, cover loosely
with greased polythene and leave in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
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Heat the oven to 220oC (425oF),
Gas 7.
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Scatter poppy seeds over the ring and
make a few slits in the top all a round.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes until firm and
well risen.