Serves
1
Prep
150
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Cooking
40
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Rustic Bread
- Recipe makes 1 standard loaf
- Prep includes 90 minutes of proving time
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar and salt until well combined.
Step 2
Make a well in the centre and add lukewarm water.
Step 3
Using a spatula, bring mixture together into a dough, then mix with hands until dough is smooth and leaves bowl clean.
Step 4
Place dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes. Shape into a round, then place dough onto baking paper. Sprinkle top with a little flour. Cover with cling wrap or a clean tea towel and set aside to rise in a warm place for approx. 90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Step 5
Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan forced). Place round onto a lined baking tray. Cut 3-4 slits on the top and bake near the centre of the oven for 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Tips
- Bread can be kept in the pantry for several days in a sealed container. Toasts great too!
Ingredients
- 500g plain flour
- 2 tsp McKenzie's Baker's Yeast
- 1 tbs sugar
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 350ml lukewarm water
