Serving Details
Serves: 8-10 slices
Difficulty: Easy
Recipe Description
This Classic White Loaf recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. With its soft crumb and golden crust, this loaf is versatile and delicious on its own or as a base for sandwiches.
Cooking Time
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Rising Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Baking Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Nutritional Ingredients
Per Slice:
- Calories: 150
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 1g
Ingredients
- 500g strong white bread flour
- 7g fast-action yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 300ml warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, and salt.
- Add the warm water and olive oil, then mix to form a dough.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place in a greased loaf tin.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan/gas mark 7).
- Bake the loaf for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the base.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
FAQs
Q: Can I use whole wheat flour instead?
A: Yes, but it may alter the texture. You may want to use half whole wheat and half white flour for a softer loaf.
Q: How do I know if the bread is fully baked?
A: A fully baked loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom and has a golden crust.