Hugh's White Bread

Method

• step 1

  Mix all the dry ingredients and add the water.

• step 2

  Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface, using a push and fold back action, for at least 10 minutes. Turn the dough one quarter after each fold back.

• step 3

  Place the dough back in the mixing bowl and cover with cling film. Allow to rise till doubled in volume.

• step 4

  Lightly press the air out of the dough by hand. Do not knead.

• step 5

  Add a little flour on to a baking tray and place the dough, rolled into a ball, in the middle. You may also place the dough in one or more bread tins.

• step 6

  Make a few even spaced cuts in the dough. Leave to rise for at least 45 minutes.

• step 7

  Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees Centigrade for 30 to 40 minutes.