Here's a really basic white bread. I've tried to make it as simple and clear as possible for anyone who has never made bread before!
Ingredients:
** Fleishmann's Rapid Rise in US
*** Amount of water varies with type of flour, so you may need more or less.
How to knead:
http://bread.wonderhowto.com/how-to/knead-bread-dough-by-hand-355638/
Ingredients:
- 500g (18 oz) Strong White Bread Flour (U.S. Bread Flour or Bakery Flour).*
- 7g (1/4 oz) sachet of Instant Yeast (US: Fast Rising, Rapid Rise, Quick Rise)**
- 10g (1/3oz or 2 Tsp) Salt
- Approx. 250ml (8 fl.oz or 1 cup) Luke warm water***
- Put dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and add water gradually whilst mixing with a metal spoon or your hand.
- As soon as mixture comes together & starts to clear the sides of the bowl, turn it onto a floured surface. It will be quite sticky. Flour your hands.
- Start kneading dough by stretching the dough and then folding it on itself and pushing it away from you with the palms of your hands. Repeat this movement, turning it as you go and building up a rhythm. Use more flour if it sticks but keep this to a minimum. (see link to kneading demo below)
- Knead for about 10 minutes (its a good work-out!). When done the dough will be smooth and elastic.
- Leave dough as it is, or shape with your hands as desired.
- Put dough onto an oiled non-stick baking sheet (or use baking parchment).
- Slash the top with a really sharp knife and dust with flour (optional). Cover very loosely with with cling film.
- Leave it well alone for two to six hours (longer if you have a freezing kitchen!). It will double in size.
- Remove cling and bake for 35 mins at 190C (375F, Gas 5).
** Fleishmann's Rapid Rise in US
*** Amount of water varies with type of flour, so you may need more or less.
How to knead:
http://bread.wonderhowto.com/how-to/knead-bread-dough-by-hand-355638/
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