Easy White Bread

A great recipe for an electric breadmaker - or do it the traditional way

• Cooking Time Prep 20 mins
  Cook 25 mins - 30 mins
• Skill Level Easy
• Servings Makes 1 loaf

Nutrition per serving

• Kcalories

  204

• Protein

  6g

• Carbs

  38g

• Fat

  4g

• Saturates

  1g

• Fibre

  2g

• Sugar

  0g

• Salt

  1g

Ingredients

• 500g strong white flour, plus extra for dusting
• 2 tsp salt
• 7g sachet fast-action yeast
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 300ml water

Directions

1. Mix the flour, salt and yeast in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre, then add the oil and water, and mix well. If the dough seems a little stiff, add 1-2 tbsp water, mix well then tip onto a lightly floured work surface and knead</a>. Once the dough is satin-smooth, place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Leave to rise for 1 hour until doubled in size or place in the fridge overnight.
2. Line a baking tray with baking parchment. Knock back the dough, then gently mould the dough into a ball. Place it on the baking parchment to prove for a further hour until doubled in size.
3. Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Dust the loaf with flour and cut a cross about 6cm long into the top of the loaf with a sharp knife. Bake for 25-30 mins until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped underneath. Cool on a wire rack.

Categories: Cakes & Baking