Re: Bread Maker?
I don't have a breadmaker but I make bread regularly. The recipe I use is a simple one which has never failed me yet. In case anyone fancies having a go here it is -
A SATISFYING LOAF
It’s so satisfying. It’s just a plain white loaf, made by hand. But it works every time and it’s ridiculously simple. If you think you can’t do bread, you can. This will work – I PROMISE.
Ingredients
• 500g white strong bread flour
• 7g dried yeast sachet
• 1tsp salt
• 300ml water
• 3tbsp olive oil plus a bit extra
Method
Mix the flour, yeast and salt together in a large bowl. Pour in the water and the olive oil. Mix with wooden spoon until it’s together enough to take out of the bowl.
Knead on a floury surface until the dough feels elastic and silky smooth to the touch and bounces back slightly when prodded. This should take about 10 minutes.
Place in a warmish area and leave to rise until doubled in size. This should take about 1 hour.
Knock back the dough and knead for a minute or so. The dough will be elastic and bouncy when prodded. Mould it into a round-ish shape or put it in a loaf tin. Slather the surface with olive oil (this will give a soft, chewy crust)(optional).
Leave to rise for another hour or so on the tray or in the loaf tin in which it will be going in the oven.
Pre-heat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Put the loaf in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes until a nice golden colour.
Leave to cool on a wire rack.
Now simply slice, butter and enjoy.