Libum is a very ancient Roman version of something like a cheesecake. A recipe is given in Cato’s “De Agri Cultura” as an offering to the gods. You can also offer it to your Saturnalia guests.
Ingredients1 cup (150g) feta cheese, drained, crumbled, and packed into the measuring cup1/2 cup (65g) unbleached, all-purpose flour1 egg, beaten6 bay leaves2 tablespoons (45g) honeySteps
1Put the cheese into a medium size mixing bowl.
2Mash well with the fingers until it becomes a smooth, lump free paste.
3Add the flour and mix well with the fingers.
4Add the beaten egg and mix well. The dough will be rather sticky.
5Divide the dough into two equal parts, then form two round, flat, 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) thick loaves.
6Lay each on three bay leaves set on a greased baking sheet.
7Bake in a preheated 400ºF/200ºC oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until cooked through.
8Remove the loaves from the oven, spread the tops with the honey, and let cool.
9Remove the bay leaves before serving.
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