Simple bread

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Lightly oil a 1kg loaf tin and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add the flour, salt and caster sugar and mix until combined.

Step 3

Add the yeast and mix again.

Step 4

Gradually stir in 300ml warm water until the dough becomes tacky rather than sticky.

Step 5

On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 10 mins.

Step 6

Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl and cover with cling film. Leave this away from sunlight for 2 hours.

Step 7

Once 3 hours has passed, knead the dough again for 2 mins. Price for another hour.

Step 8

Place the dough into the bread tin and place in the oven. (Gas 7: 220*c, fan 200*c)

Step 9

Cook for 20 mins.

Step 10

Once 20 mins has passed, turn the oven down to gas 6: 200*c, fan 180*c and bake for another 15 mins.

Step 11

If the bottom of the bread isn’t completely dry after this, bake for another 5 mins on the same heat setting.

Step 12

Allow to cool. Enjoy!