Homemade bread is fluffy, soft, and much better than store-bought bread. Try this foolproof white bread recipe step-by-step and you'll love it.
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Step-1
In a large bowl, sift together 500g plain flour, 2 tsp salt and 7g sachet of fast-action yeast.
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Step-2
Make a well in the centre, then add 3 tbsp olive oil and 300ml water and mix well. If the dough seems a bit hard, add 1-2 tbsp of water to it and mix well.
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Step-3
Tip onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for about 10 minutes.
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Step-4
Once the dough is satin-smooth, place it in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with cling film. Leave to rise for 1 hour until doubled in size, or refrigerate overnight.
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Step-5
Line a baking tray with baking parchment. Knead the dough back (expel the air and pull the dough on itself) then gently mold the dough into a ball.
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Step-6
Put it on a baking parchment for another hour until doubled in size.
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Step-7
Preheat the oven to 220C/Fan 200C/Gas 7.
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Step-8
Dust the loaf with a little extra flour and with a sharp knife, score about 6 cm from the top of the loaf. Cut out the long cross.
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Step-9
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Cool on a wire rack.