Classic Wholemeal Bread

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Bread Dish
Cuisine: Bread

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gr Strong wholemeal bread flour
  • 300 ml Tepid water
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 15 gr Softend butter (unsalted)
  • 1 sachet Dried yeast

Method
 

  1. Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl, stir in the sugar and yeast, then rub in the butter. Add enough water and mix to form a soft dough.
  2. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for up to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Shape the dough on a baking tray or place in a tin, cover and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in size for 30 to 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  4. Bake the loaf for 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 190°C and bake for a further 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is risen and golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped underneath. Turn out and cool on a wire rack.

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