July 2020 - Ballito Umhlanga

Farmhouse white bread
(Makes two loaves)
You’ll need:
5 cups bread flour; 10g instant yeast; 2 tsp
salt; 3 tsp sugar; 1 Tblsp extra virgin olive oil; 2
cups lukewarm water
Method:
Place all the dry ingredients in the bowl of an
electric mixer fitted with a dough hook and
begin mixing on low speed.
Add the oil to the warm water and slowly
add to the flour mixture until well combined.
Knead the dough for about 10 minutes on
low speed until the dough is smooth, elastic
and not sticky to the touch. Place dough in a
clean, lightly oiled bowl, loosely covered with
a kitchen towel and leave in a warm place
for about an hour or until the dough has
doubled in size.
Using your fist, punch down the dough to
expel the air. Lightly knead by hand for a
minute or two until the dough is smooth
again. Divide the dough equally in two.
Shape each half into a log and place into two
lightly greased loaf tins. Once again, cover
with a towel and leave in a warm place for 30
– 40 minutes until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Lightly brush loaves with egg wash (one egg
whisked with a dash of milk and a pinch of
salt) and place in preheated oven for 40-50
minutes or until beautifully risen, golden
and sounds hollow when gently tapped
underneath. Remove from tin and allow to
cool on a wire rack.
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