Simple White Bread Loaf

  • Serves : 10
  • Makes : 1
  • Difficulty level : Easy
  • Type : Breakfast

Made using our Lakeland 1lb (450g) Loaf Tin.

Ingredients

  • 500g strong white flour 
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt 
  • 1 tsp fast action yeast 
  • 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar 
  • 300ml water 

Method

  1. Place the flour in a large bowl then add the salt, yeast and sugar. Add the water and use your hands to mix together until a smooth dough is formed. When it comes away from the bowl and onto your hands easily, transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. (Stretch the bread away from you with one hand whilst holding it with the other. Bring it back towards you and repeat until smooth and pliable without adding any extra flour. This should take 5-10 minutes).
  2. Return the dough to the bowl, cover and leave to prove in a warm place for 30-40 minutes or until it has doubled in size. Return the dough to a floured surface and knead and shape your loaf.
  3. Place the bread into our loaf tin and leave to prove in a warm place to double in size again before placing into a preheated oven set at220°C/425°F for about 30-40 minutes. When ready, it will be golden on top and will sound hollow when tapped underneath.

By | 12 April 2018