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.