Freshly Baked Bread

Mix flour, water, yeast, and salt to create a smooth dough, prove until doubled, shape, and bake until golden-brown.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1205 kcals 3615 kcals
Carbohydrates 248.3 grams 745 grams
Fat 4 grams 12 grams
Protein 36.8 grams 110.5 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
3 loaves
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
1
to taste
Butter
Optional serving suggestion
1
to taste
Cheese
Optional serving suggestion
GrainsCereals
1
kg
Strong White Bread Flour
Type 'T55', plus extra for dusting
Liquids
550
ml
Water
Room temperature
1
dish
Salted Water
For brushing the loaves
NutsSeeds
15
g
OilsFats
1
dash
Vegetable Oil
For greasing

Steps

  • Mix flour, water, yeast, and salt in a food processor for 5 minutes until elastic.
  • Alternatively, knead the dough by hand on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth.
  • Place dough in a bowl, cover, and let prove in a warm place for one hour.
  • Knock back the dough and divide into three equal leaf-shaped loaves.
  • Place loaves on a greased and floured baking tray at least 20cm apart.
  • Brush with salted water, dust with flour, score the tops, and prove for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 240°C.
  • Bake the loaves for eight minutes.
  • Open the oven door and continue baking for two minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 190°C and bake for 30 minutes until golden-brown and hollow-sounding.
  • Cool the bread on a wire rack and serve warm.