MAKE YOUR OWN BREAD

In a recent episode we saw Barbra make her own bread, now how many people do that now.

The crazy thing is it's cheap and once you master the art you make so many different types of bread.

Here is a simple starter for you.

Ingredients:

650g/1lb 5oz Strong White Flour

1 tsp Salt1 tsp Sugar

1 x 7 g sachet Easy Bake Yeast

1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

400ml/14fl oz Warm Water

1. Place the flour, salt and sugar in a warm bowl.

2. Stir in the Easy Bake Yeast.

3. Mix to a soft dough with the oil and water.

4. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.

5. Shape as desired and put into an appropriate greased tin.

6. Leave to prove (rise) slowly until double in size.

7. Add you chosen topping/glaze if using.8. Place in an oven preheated to 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7 and immediately turn the heat down to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.9. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes.10.

Remove from the oven and turn on to a wire tray. When cooked the loaf should sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

More important it taste great and you get to eat it when it's still warm, yuummmmm