Basic white rustic loaf

Bread Recipes Basic white rustic loaf recipe

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Date Published:
07/01/2008

This basic loaf is a cinch to make. It's best eaten on the same day or used for toasting the following day.

Makes about a 750g loaf/12 slices
Takes 15 minutes to make, 20-25 minutes to bake, plus proving

Nutritional Information

Per serving:
155kcals
1.6g fat (0.2g saturated)
4.2g protein
33g carbs
0.6g sugar
0.4g salt

Ingredients

  • 500g strong white bread flour, plus
  • extra for dusting
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing

Method: How to make basic white rustic loaf

1. Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl. Stir in the yeast. Make a well in the centre and gradually mix in 300ml warm water and the oil until the dough comes together – add a dash more water if it seems dry.

2. Tip out onto a lightly floured surface and knead the dough for 5 minutes, until smooth. Shape like a rugby ball and put onto an oiled, large baking sheet. Set aside in a warm place for 40 minutes or until doubled in size. This is known as proving or rising.

3. Preheat oven to 220°C/fan200°C/gas 7. Make deep slashes with a sharp knife in the top of the dough and dust with flour. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until risen, golden and cooked. To test if it's ready, tap the base of the loaf – it should sound hollow. Cool on a wire rack and slice to serve.

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  1. Thanks very much, great easy recipe for a first time baker!
    Posted by Colin Burgess on 25/07/2009 17:36:11
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  2. recipe for a easy bread
    Posted by rebz on 06/01/2009 17:04:33
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