Homemade Bread recipe |
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04/25/2011
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Ingredients1.2kg bread flour650ml luke-warm water 30g yeast 2tbsn sugar 1tbsn salt extra flour for dusting DirectionsStart by piling all the bread flour into a pile on your working surface. Make a large well in the center. Pour in half of the water, followed by the yeast, sugar and salt.Stir with a fork until the water, yeast, sugar and salt are all combined then slowly start bringing some of flour in with the fork. When the mixture is thick and porridge-like, add the rest of the water. Repeat the process of bringing the flour slowly into the paste until the mixture is thick enough so the water won't run all over the place. Now you can start working the dough with your hands. Gently start working the dough into a ball and knead it until it becomes soft and smooth. About 5-7 minutes. Also remember that depending on the weater and the type of flour, you might need a bit more water or a bit more flour to get the dough smooth and soft. When you've finished kneading the dough, place it into an oiled bowl and cover with clingwrap or a damp tea towel. Allow to rise (prove) for about 45 minutes to an hour. Make sure the dough is left in a relatively warm place. When the dough has risen, knock it down by punching it and then transfer it to the greased bread tin. Once again, allow to rise again for about 30 minutes. Pre-heat the oven to 180C. Gently place your bread in the oven and don't bang the door closed as then you'll lose all the air you need. Bake your bread for an about an hour. You can check whether your bread is cooked by tapping the bottom, if it sounds hollow, the bread is cooked. Allow your bread to cool on a wire-rack for at least 30 minutes ServingsMakes 1 loafRecipe provided by Simply Delicious food blog. |
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