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Malted Brown Bread Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Add the yeast to about a third (200ml) of the warm water.
Step #2 Leave to froth up in a warm place.
Step #3 Meanwhile, mix the flour & sea salt together.
Step #4 If the flour has been stored in a cold place, warm slightly then pour the yeasty liquid into the flour, followed by the oil, & slowly add all the remaining water.
Step #5 Knead well for about 10 mins to a polished, silky soft dough.
Step #6 Cover up with a damp linen cloth & allow to stand for 20 mins.
Step #7 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 220°C /428°F / Gas Mark 7.
Step #8 Warm the 2 baking trays or 3 small flower pots (about 5 1/2" diameter) then lightly oil.
Step #9 Divide the dough into 2 (for trays) or 3 (for flower pots) equal pieces, knead out the air & place on the trays/in flower pots.
Step #10 Recover with the damp linen cloth & leave to rise in a warm, draught-free place (about 80°F is ideal) for about 3/4 hr until the dough has doubled in size.
Step #11 Bake for 35 - 40 mins.
Step #12 Turn out the bread & tap the bottom.
Step #13 If it sounds hollow - the bread is cooked.
Step #14 If knocking the bread produces a dull thud - return it to the oven, turned upside down for a little longer.
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