Fast Bread Recipe

Quick loaf, not outstanding in quality, especially once cooled, but can be made in around an hour.

Ingredients;

• 500g Strong white bread flour
• 1 dtsp dry, easy, quick acting yeast
• 1.5tsp white sugar
• pinch of salt
• dash of dried ground ginger
• 2 tbsp oil (preferably olive)
• 330ml (ish) luke warm water

Method

• In a jug, measure the warm water and add the yeast and a dash of ginger to this. Add the sugar and stir well to dissolve. Leave to activate, in around 7-10 minutes the mixture should have a frothy top.
• Measure dry ingredients into a bowl, then add the liquid mixture to this to form a dough.
• Knead together well for around 5 minutes, then cover and leave to prove for around 20 minutes.
• Knock back the dough, and put into a well-oiled loaf tin. Leave in warm place to rise for another 20minutes.
• Score the top, then bake in a pre-heated oven at 210 degrees C for 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before turning out. Best served warm with a meal.

Variations:

• Add a dash of DRIED garlic powder (never fresh garlic) and a pinch of oregano.
• Add rosemary or other herbs.
• Add bacon and/or cheese.
• Bake rustic style, make rolls, or baguettes.