White Bread
Category: Cakes and Bakes
Servings
1 medium loaf or 2 small loaves
Ingredients
750g/1lb 10oz strong breadmaking flour
2 tsp salt
25g/1oz butter
1 x 7g sachet easy-blend yest
450ml/15fl oz hand hot water
Method
Place the flour and salt in a large bowl, rub in the butter. Stir in yeast.
Add the water and using on hand or a wooden spoon mix to soft dough.
Turn onto a surface and knead until smooth and no longer sticky (about 10 minutes by hand).
Divide and shape the dough as required and place in a greased tin(s) or tray(s).
Cover with an oiled polythene bag or cling film in a warm place until doubled in size.
Bake at 220C/425F/Gas 7. For fan-assisted ovens reduce temperatures by 10C.
