Still warm and fragrant, these look lovely! I'm delighted.
I just used my usual recipe
500g flour
1 heaped tsp instant yeast (the kind for breadmakers)
1 tsp each of salt and sugar
a splash of veg oil
350mls warm water.
Bung it all together, mix and knead (very therapeutic), then pop in an oiled bowl, covered with cling film, to rise. I give it all the time it needs to double in amount.
Then knock it back, shape it as you want, cover and let it prove before baking for 35 mins. I turn my oven to the hottest it will go and when the loaves go in I turn it down to 180 (fan).
I was pleased with the rise as it's 100% wholemeal. It doesn't feel solid or 'heavy'.
Later on I will slice them and freeze them, all but what I need for dinner tonight. Can't wait (but will have to).
Looking good girl! Looking good.
ReplyDeleteThey look good enough to eat! I love fresh homemade bread....in fact I could happily live on bread and cheese and crisps. Bit unhealthy though.....
ReplyDelete:-) There's a definable difference to shop bought. There's more substance to home made, more texture, more flavour - and a whole lot less cost!
ReplyDeleteOh! Just looked out and it's snowing like crazy now! Wow!
J x
Exactly the same recipe I use. Reliable every time ... unless you forget the loaves are in the oven like I did last week 😉
ReplyDeleteGreat minds, eh? Or unless you forget to turn the oven down from highest of high to 180 - as I have been known to do! :-)
DeleteJ x
Looks amazing, bread is my weakness.
ReplyDeleteThere's very little nicer than fresh, home baked bread, is there.
DeleteJ x