CHEESE AND FLOUR CAKE

At Scottish wedding ceremonies, cheese and bread were offered to the bridal couple to provide them with an abundant future.

And in Norway, Brudlaupskling, a wedding cake made of bread, dates back to the days when white flour was rare on Norwegian farms, and foods containing it were greatly admired. The bread was topped with a mixture of cheese, cream, and syrup, then folded over and cut into small squares.

2 c flour (1/3 whole wheat)
1/2 - 3/4 c water
3 T oil
1 1/2 t yeast
3 T milk
12 oz cheese
6 T honey
1 T sugar
1/4 t pepper

Knead flour and water to a very dry dough. Combine warm milk and yeast, let sit five minutes. Add oil to dough, knead in. Knead milk and yeast into the dough for about 5-10 minutes, until fairly uniform. Leave 45 minutes to rise in a warm place. Divide dough in about 8 equal portions, flour and pat, stretch, or roll out to size of pan (about 4"x7"); if you roll it out you can use 12 equal portions. Layer with sliced cheese. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Drizzle the honey over it. Serve with mixed sugar and pepper for the guests to sprinkle over to taste.