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Simple White Loaf
Simple White Loaf
By Morrisons
Published on 04 May 2020
Master this simple bread recipe and you'll conquer any loaf. You don't have to use butter but it does give a soft, light texture and a golden finish.Time and servings
1 hr 5 minsTotal time
25 minsPrep time
40 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 30 g of butter, softened
- 1 tsp of salt
- 500 g of strong white flour, have a little bit extra for dusting
- 7 g of easy bake yeast
Method
Step 1
Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until well incorporated. Stir in the yeast.Step 2
Make a well in the middle of the flour and gradually pour in the water. Mix with your fingers until the dough comes together then transfer to a lightly floured worktop and knead for 10-15 minutes until the dough is smooth and springy.Step 3
Form into a ball and place on a lined baking tray. Cover with lightly oiled clingfilm and leave in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size – this will take about 1 hour.Step 4
Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas 6. Using a serrated knife, make 4 slashes to form a square on the top (don’t stab the dough).Step 5
Dust with flour then bake for 35-40 minutes until risen and golden – the loaf should sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.