Homespun Things...Baked Savoury Spiced Ricotta Loaf....

 

This is my treat for ME. It's a bit like a savoury cheesecake.

 

I love it's aromatic and tantalising scent as it bakes.

 

I love it's smooth texture atop a sliver of rosy red tomato, or a chunk of baked aubergine or a rice cracker, as a snack.

 

I adore it crumbled and tossed with pasta or rice noodles.

 

And it's sublime served on toast or on a bed of baby spinach for a scrumptious breakfast.

 

It also costs next to nothing to make and is guest worthy as an appetiser or addition to an antipasto platter, any day of the week.

 

So here's how....

 

You'll need:

 

375gms (13ozs) ricotta cheese

2 eggs

1/2 teaspoon each of dried onion, dried garlic granules, dried basil, dried chilli flakes

 

Then just:

 

Preheat the oven to 175C fan forced (add 10 if not fan forced)

This equates to 350F.

 

Prepare a small loaf pan by oiling it lightly or use a silicone loaf pan.

 

Beat the ingredients together well with a wooden spoon and pour into the loaf pan.

 

Bake for up to 75 minutes or until golden brown and firm and springy to touch in the centre.

 

Remove from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan.

 

Enjoy!

...Mimi...