Lovely Wholemeal Loaf
350g Plain flour
100g Wholemeal flour
50g or so of granary flour
250ml lukewarm water
2 tbs nut oil
1 lvl tbs instant yeast
1 lvl tps salt
Mix dry ingredients except the granary flour in a large bowl. stor in water gradually under a thick dough is achieved. Empty out onto a clean surface or kneading board liberally coated in the granary flour. Knead the dough vigourously for 10-15 minutes, three moderate length songs (or two twelve inch versions) or until the dough turns into a very chewing gum like consistency.
Roll up into a perfect ball and rub lightly all over with granary flour. Dump onto a greased/oiled baking tray and cover loosely with oiled/greased clingfilm or a large plastic bag. The bread should now be left somwhere warm and dry to rise for about an hour or until it has at least doubled in size. When this time has almost come preheat a large oven to 190c. When the oven is ready carefully remove the clingfilm/plastic bag and carefully place the loaf into the center. Cook for 45-50 minutes or until a nice golden brown.
Remove from oven and turn out upside down onto a clean mesh to cool. If you want a softer crust wrap the loaf in a clean towel or muslin cloth while it cools.
100g Wholemeal flour
50g or so of granary flour
250ml lukewarm water
2 tbs nut oil
1 lvl tbs instant yeast
1 lvl tps salt
Mix dry ingredients except the granary flour in a large bowl. stor in water gradually under a thick dough is achieved. Empty out onto a clean surface or kneading board liberally coated in the granary flour. Knead the dough vigourously for 10-15 minutes, three moderate length songs (or two twelve inch versions) or until the dough turns into a very chewing gum like consistency.
Roll up into a perfect ball and rub lightly all over with granary flour. Dump onto a greased/oiled baking tray and cover loosely with oiled/greased clingfilm or a large plastic bag. The bread should now be left somwhere warm and dry to rise for about an hour or until it has at least doubled in size. When this time has almost come preheat a large oven to 190c. When the oven is ready carefully remove the clingfilm/plastic bag and carefully place the loaf into the center. Cook for 45-50 minutes or until a nice golden brown.
Remove from oven and turn out upside down onto a clean mesh to cool. If you want a softer crust wrap the loaf in a clean towel or muslin cloth while it cools.