1 1/2 kg Strong wholemeal flour; (or
-half strong
; plain flour)
; (3.31lb)
1 tb Salt
25 g Cooking fat; (1oz)
2 Sachets easy blend dried
-yeast
Approximately 1 litre; (1
-3/4 pints) warm
; water
A little milk to glaze
Makes 2 x 1kg (2lb) loaves
1. Mix together the flour and salt and rub in the fat.
2. Stir in the easy blend yeast and mix in sufficient warm water to make a
firm dough. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and
elastic.
3. Return to bowl and cover with oiled polythene. Leave in a warm place for
1 – 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
4. Knead again for 2 minutes. Shape dough into either 2 x 1kg (2lb) greased
loaf tins or 4 x 500g (1lb) loaves for 25-30 minutes and rolls for 10-15
minutes.
5. The bread should sound hollow when the base is tapped.
6. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 2 x 1kg (2lb) or 4 x 500g (1lb) loaves or 32
rolls. If using standard dried yeast, follow breadmaking instructions on
pack.
Yields
1 servings