This classic crusty bread recipe is a great recipe for every day. There's nothing quite like the smell and taste of freshly made crusty white bread.
Our recipe makes one delicious loaf, perfect for sandwiches.
If you enjoyed making this recipe, give our Rustic French Bread recipe a try!
6 ingredients8 steps
Egg-Free Recipes
Nut Free
Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Bread
500gAllinson's Very Strong White Bread Flour
1 tspSalt
1 tspSilver Spoon Caster Sugar
15gUnsalted butter (softened)
7gAllinson's Easy Bake Yeast
300mlWarm water
Utensils
900g loaf tin (23 x13cm)
Nutritional information per 47g serving
Energy 121cal
Fat 1.2g
of which Saturates 0.6g
Carbohydrates 23g
of which Sugars 0g
Protein 4.1g
Salt 0.31g
Method
Step 1
Mix together the flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the yeast.
Step 2
Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and add the warm water. Mix together until a soft dough starts to form. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 10 minutes until you have a smooth and elastic dough. This could also be done using a dough hook of your free-standing mixer.
Step 3
Lightly grease a clean mixing bowl. Cover the bowl with oiled cling film or a damp tea cloth and leave to rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes - 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
Step 4
Knock back the dough by gently kneading just 5 times to get the air out. Mould into a smooth oval and place into a lightly oiled 900g (23 x 13cm) loaf tin.
Step 5
Cover the dough again with oiled cling film or a damp tea cloth and leave to rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes - 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
Step 6
Preheat your oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas mark 6.
Step 7
Slit the dough with a sharp knife and sprinkle the dough with a little flour to create a crisp, rustic coating on top of the bread. Place in the centre of the pre-heated oven and bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until the bread is risen and golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped underneath.
Step 8
Turn the bread out onto a wire rack as soon as possible to avoid a soggy crust on the bottom.
55 Baker Ratings
This makes a wonderful loaf of bread, tasty and fresh ideal for a bacon sandwich.
