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Ginger & Orange Loaf

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About the bake

A lovely sweet loaf with a hint of orange and subtle kick of ginger, this deliciously moreish loaf is one that you will want to bake time and time again.

1Total Time
25Prep Time
35Bake Time
0Serves
Easy

Method

  1. Step 1:

    Put the flours, salt, ground & glace ginger, orange zest and yeast into a bowl.

  2. Step 2:

    Mix to a soft dough with the orange juice, butter, egg, milk, treacle and water.

  3. Step 3:

    Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.

  4. Step 4:

    Shape into a loaf shape and put into a 2lb loaf tin, which has been greased.

  5. Step 5:

    Leave to prove until it has doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan 200°C, gas mark 7).

  6. Step 6:

    Place in the oven and then immediately turn the heat down to 200°C (fan 180°C, gas mark 6).  Bake for 30-35 minutes.

Ingredients

    • 250g Allinson's very strong wholemeal bread flour
    • 250g Allinson's very strong white bread flour
    • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
    • 2 tsp Ginger (ground)
    • 3 tbsp Glacé ginger (chopped)
    • 1 Orange(s) (zest & juice)
    • 1 Allinson's easy bake yeast sachet
    • 60ml Butter (unsalted) (melted)
    • 1 Egg(s) (free range) (large)
    • 170ml Milk
    • 1 tbsp Black treacle
    • 3 tbsp Water

Utensils

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 2lb loaf tin

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