Plaited Poppyseed Loaf –

Ingredients

• 500g strong white flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 7g sachet easy blend yeast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 340ml tepid water
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1-2 tsp poppy seeds
• 17oz strong white flour
• 0.25oz sachet easy blend yeast
• 11fl. oz tepid water
• Step 1 In a large bowl, add flour, salt and yeast and mix until evenly combined. Stir in oil and water until the dough comes together and begins to form a ball.
• Step 3 Insert both crisper plates into drawer and place a piece of baking parchment on the plates. Place dough in the centre of the baking parchment, then close drawer.
• Step 4 Select MEGAZONE, select PROVE, set temperature to 35°C and set time to 50 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin proving. When proving is complete, the dough should be doubled in size.
• Step 6 When cooking is complete, bread will be golden brown and sound hollow when tapping base. Allow bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing.