Simple White Loaf

Simple White Loaf

rivercottage.net

Notebooks at the ready for Baking 101, with this simple white loaf recipe. Once you’ve mastered basic bread, you’ll be a fully proven baker.

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Cooking tools:

  • Bread knife
  • Cooling rack
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Zip-top bag

Ingredients

  • 1kg strong white bread flour
  • 10g fast-action yeast
  • 15g fine salt
  • 1-2 tbsp sunflower, rapeseed or olive oil (optional), plus extra to oil the dough
  • 600ml warm water

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