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Quick and Easy Bread

Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 C plain flour, plus extra for work surface
  • 1 teaspoon dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 ½ C water
  • 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the honey, yeast and water. Then cover and allow to prove for approximately 10 minutes, or until the yeast has bloomed.
  2. Uncover the bowl and add the flour and salt and combine well. You will know when the dough is ready for kneading when it starts to form a ball and doesn't stick to the sides of the mixing bowl.
  3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes. Then shape the dough and place in a loaf tin. Cover and allow to prove in a warm place for 20 minutes.
  4. Once the dough has risen in the tin, gently make a few cuts to the top, this helps release steam and control the rise of the bread. Then place in a preheated oven at 180℃ for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and a knock the base of the loaf sounds hollow. Once baked, allow to cool int he tin for 10 minutes, before transferring onto a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!