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Wholemeal Brown Bread

A straightforward wholemeal loaf with a soft crumb and light sweetness, suitable for baking as a loaf or shaping into rolls.

Yield: Makes one loaf or approximately 12 rolls

Method

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Mix flour and salt together and work in the butter, make a well in bowl.

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Dissolve yeast into water and add sugar, mix then pour into well, cover and leave to stand for a few minutes to start to ferment.

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Work the mixture to a dough that leaves the sides of the bowl clean.

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Turn dough onto work surface and knead thoroughly for 10 minutes.

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Return dough to bowl, cover and leave till doubled size.

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Turn the dough out onto a work surface, knock back and roll into a long log.

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Place in a loaf tin or cut into rolls, place on baking sheet/in tin, recover and leave to rise until doubled in size again.

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Spray with water and sprinkle with flour.

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Bake for 15 mins for rolls or 30-35mins for a loaf in an oven pre-heated to 210°C.

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