How To Make A Basic White Loaf
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: Varies according to
machine
Makes: 1 medium loaf (serves
10)
- 350ml (12 fl oz / 1 1/2 cups) water
- 500g (1 lb 2 oz / 3 1/2 cups) strong plain white flour
- 1 tbsp skimmed milk powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 25g (1oz) butter (diced)
- 1 tsp fast action dried yeast
1. Pour the water into the bread pan. Sprinkle over the flour, covering
the water completely. Place the salt, sugar and butter in separate corners.
Make a well in the centre of the flour and add the yeast.
2. Close the lid, set the machine to "basic white" or "Normal"
or equivalent and then select the loaf size and crust type. Press start.
3. After baking, remove the pan from the machine and turn out the loaf onto a wire rack to cool. Serve in slices.

Bread In The Making