Classic white loaf
Once you've mastered this basic loaf, the bread-making world's your oyster
Difficulty and servings
16 slices
Easily doubled
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 20 mins
Cook 45 mins
, plus rising and proving
Vegetarian, Vegan, Egg-free, Low-fat, Dairy-free, Nut-free
Can be frozen for one month
- Make the dough by tipping the flour, yeast and salt into a large bowl and making a well in the middle. Pour in most of the water and use your fingers or a wooden spoon to mix the flour and water together until combined to a slightly wet, pillowy, workable dough - add a splash more water if necessary. Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for at least 10 mins until smooth and elastic. This can also be done in a tabletop mixer with a dough hook. Place the dough in a clean oiled bowl, cover with cling film and leave to rise until doubled in size.
- Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Knock back the dough by tipping it back onto a floured surface and pushing the air out. Mould the dough into a rugby ball shape that will fit a 900g loaf tin and place in the tin. Cover with a clean tea towel and leave to prove for 30 mins. Dust the top of the loaf with a little more flour and slash the top with a sharp knife if you want. Bake the bread for 15 mins, then reduce the heat to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 and continue to bake for 30 mins until the loaf sounds hollow when removed from the tin and tapped on the base. Leave the bread on a wire rack to cool completely. The loaf will stay fresh in an airtight container for 3 days or can be frozen for 1 month.
In a bread machine...
All machines differ - follow manufacturer's instructions for a basic white loaf.
Per serving
111 kcalories, protein 4g, carbohydrate 24g, fat 1 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 0g, sugar 1g, salt 0.31 g
Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2008.
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Ingredients
- 500g strong white flour , plus extra for dusting
- 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- up to 350ml lukewarm water
- a little sunflower oil , for greasing
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Difficulty and servings
16 slices
Easily doubled
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 20 mins
Cook 45 mins
, plus rising and proving
Vegetarian, Vegan, Egg-free, Low-fat, Dairy-free, Nut-free
Can be frozen for one month
Instead of using a loaf tin, you could shape this into individual rolls.
Ingredients
- 500g strong white flour , plus extra for dusting
- 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- up to 350ml lukewarm water
- a little sunflower oil , for greasing
Per serving
111 kcalories, protein 4g, carbohydrate 24g, fat 1 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 0g, sugar 1g, salt 0.31 g
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