Farmer's bread

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
25gramsFresh yeast or 15g dried yeast
1teaspoonCaster sugar
350gramsStrong white bread flour
275gramsWholemeal flour
175gramsRye flour
1tablespoonSalt

Directions

Crumble the yeast into 300ml warm water and add the sugar. Stir and leave in a warm place for 5-10 minutes, until foaming. Mix the flours and salt and make a well in the centre. Pour in the yeast liquid and mix, gradually adding enough water to form a soft but not sticky dough. Knead vigorously for 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Return to the bowl, sprinkle with a little extra flour and cover with a cloth. Leave at room temperature for 2-3 hours, until doubled in bulk.

Punch down and knead again for 5 minutes. Shape into a large round loaf and place on a greased baking tray. Leave to rise again, dusted with flour and covered with a cloth for a further 30 minutes or so.

Preheat the oven to 220c/425f gas 7. Make criss-cross slashes across the surface of the dough, then bake for 35-45 minutes, until cooked. Test by tapping the underneath - if it sounds hollow, the loaf is done. Cool on a wire rack.

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NOTES : Makes 1 loaf

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