Name: Italian country-style loaf
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup water, lukewarm; 1 teaspoon dry yeast; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 3 cup plain bread flour, plus extra, to knead; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil; 1 tablespoon plain flour, extra to dust; water

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup water, lukewarm

1 teaspoon dry yeast

1/2 teaspoon sugar

3 cup plain bread flour, plus extra, to knead

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil

1 tablespoon plain flour, extra to dust

water

Method

1.Combine 1/2 cup water, yeast and sugar in a small bowl. Half-fill a sink with warm water; stand bowl in water for 10 minutes or until yeast mixture is frothy. Replace water.

2.Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a well at the centre; stir in yeast mixture, oil and remaining water (mixture is wet).

3.Place dough in a large oiled bowl; cover with plastic food wrap. Stand in warm water for 45 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.

4.Knead dough on a floured surface for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Use your fingertips to knead for 5 minutes (dough will be very sticky; don’t add too much extra flour while kneading).

5.Place dough on a lightly greased baking tray; shape into a 30cm loaf. Dust top generously with extra flour. Using a small sharp knife, make 6 small cuts diagonally across the top of the loaf.

6.Place in a cold oven. Turn oven to 190°C/170°C fan forced. Bake for 45 minutes or until crusty and golden brown.

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