Eureka brown loaf

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Mix the flour with the yeast an salt in al large mixing bowl. Put in the butter and rub it into the flour. Stir in the seeds. Make a dip in the center of the flour an pour in almost 300 ml hand warm water

Step 2

Mix in enough of the remaining water and a bit more if needed - to gather up any dry bits in the bottom of the bowl and until the mixture come together as a soft, not too sticky, dough

Step 3

Gather it into a ball with your hands

Step 4

Put the dough on to a very lightly floured surface an knead for 8 - 10 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic, only adding the minimum of extra flour if necessary to prevent the dough sticking

Step 5

Place the ball of dough on a lightly floured work surface. Cover with a damp cloth and leave for 45 mins. - 1 hr. or until doubled in size an feels light and springy. Timing will depend on the warmth of the room

Step 6

Turn the dough around and leave it again for 15 min. covered with a damp cloth.

Step 7

Now shape the dough and place it in the bread tin. Let the bread proof for another 30 min. or until risen about 5 cm

Step 8

Pre heat the oven to 200°C and bake for about 30 min

Step 9

Leave to cool on a wire rack or wrap for a soft crust