Observe this easy step-by-step methodology for a selfmade loaf, or adapt to incorporate your favorite flavours

• Preparation and cooking time
  • Prep:10 minutes
  • Prepare dinner:35 minutes
  • Plus rising
• Simple
• Makes 1 loaf

• Freezable

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Elements

• 7g sachet easy-blend yeast or 15g contemporary yeast
• 500g sturdy white bread flour, plus additional for dusting
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Methodology

• STEP 1

  Tip the flour right into a mixing bowl. For straightforward-blend dried yeast, stir this into the flour. For contemporary yeast, crumble it and rub into the flour as you’d with butter when making pastry. Add the salt and sugar.

• STEP 2

  Boil the kettle and measure 100ml right into a jug. Prime up with chilly water to the 300ml mark. Check the temperature along with your finger – it ought to really feel completely hand-hot. Add the oil.

• STEP 3

  Make a nicely within the centre of the dry substances and pour within the liquid suddenly. Combine rapidly utilizing your palms or a wood fork to make a delicate and barely sticky dough. Wipe the dough across the bowl to choose up any free flour.

• STEP 4

  Sprinkle the work floor with flour and tip out the dough. Knead by stretching it away from you, then folding it in half in the direction of you and pushing it away with the heel of your hand. Give it 1 / 4 flip and repeat, creating a rhythm.

• STEP 5

  When the dough is clean, put it again into the blending bowl, cowl with a tea towel and depart to relaxation for 1 hr (no must discover a heat place). The dough is prepared when it springs again once you press it along with your finger. (At this stage, you possibly can add different flavourings – see 'Goes nicely with', proper).

• STEP 6

  Tip dough onto a floured floor, knead to take away air bubbles. Form right into a spherical, place on an oiled baking sheet and slash prime with sharp knife. Cowl and rise for 30 minutes. Warmth oven to 240C/220C fan/gasoline 8. Bake for 30-35 minutes till browned and crisp.