Farmhouse loaf recipe
There is something immensely comforting about a homemade loaf, fresh from the oven, cooling on the kitchen counter. To make this simple traditional loaf made using fast action yeast, you won't need a bread maker: a hot oven and some elbow grease will suffice.
See method- Serves 6
- 10mins to prepare, 50mins to cook plus 2hrs proving time
- 311 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Healthy
Ingredients
- 500g strong white bread flour
- extra flour, for dusting
- 300ml tepid water
- 7g fast action dried yeast
- 2tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 25ml olive oil
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 1320kJ 311.0kcal
- Fat
- 3g
- Saturates
- 0g
- Salt
- 1.0g
- Sugars
- 2g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 66.8gProtein 8.4gFibre 3.7g
Method
- Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Combine the dried yeast, sugar and a little of the tepid water in a small jug and allow it to activate for 2 minutes. Make a well in the centre of the flour and pour the yeast mixture and the rest of the water into it.
- Bring together the ingredients using a wooden spoon to begin with, and then your hands to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl and sit the dough in it and cover with a damp tea towel.
- Leave the dough to prove for 45-60 minutes in a warm place until doubled in size. Tip out onto a lightly floured work surface and knock the dough back, kneading for 2-3 minutes. Shape into a boule-shaped round. Oil a baking tray and transfer the dough to it. Cover with a lightly oiled piece of clingfilm and allow to prove again in a warm place for 20-30 minutes.
- Pre-heat the oven to 220°C.
- Make a few incisions in the top of the dough and dust with a little flour. Bake for 25-35 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and allow to cool completely on a wire rack. Start to slice into portions and serve.
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