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6 INGREDIENTS •7 STEPS •2hr 15min

The family favourite loaf

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It doesn’t get much better than a freshly made loaf of bread that’s perfect for sarnies and toast. This recipe can be made by hand or using a breadmaker – just follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Prefer a wholemeal loaf? Simply swap the strong white flour for our strong wholemeal flour.
The family favourite loaf Recipe | M&S
It doesn’t get much better than a freshly made loaf of bread that’s perfect for sarnies and toast. This recipe can be made by hand or using a breadmaker – just follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Prefer a wholemeal loaf? Simply swap the strong white flour for our strong wholemeal flour.
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Marks & Spencer
We love nothing more at M&S Food than inspiring our customers with easy, delicious family recipes using our great produce. We’re on a mission to help you create incredible tasting food whatever the occasion.
2hr 15min
Total time

Ingredients

Servings
12
US / METRIC
500 g
white bread flour
10 g
white sugar
1 sachet
(7 g)
fast-action dried yeast
30 g
salt
330 mL
warm water
25 mL
olive oil
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Method

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Step 1
Mix together the flour (500 g) , sugar (10 g) , yeast (1 sachet) and salt (30 g) .
Step 2
Gradually mix in the water (330 mL) and olive oil (25 mL) to form a soft dough.
Step 3
Knead well on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Step 4
Add the dough to a bowl and cover with a clean, damp towel for an hour, until it’s doubled in size.
Step 5
Tip the dough on to a lightly floured surface and knead for 3 minutes.
Step 6
Place the dough in a greased 1½/2lb (around 900g / 21x11x7cm) loaf tin, cover loosely with a damp tea towel and leave in a warm place for about half an hour. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 230°C/210°C fan/gas mark 8.
Step 7
Uncover the dough and bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove loaf from tin and allow to cool.
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Nutrition per serving
Calories
171
% Daily Value*
Fat
2.6 g
3%
Saturated Fat
0.4 g
2%
Trans Fat
--
--
Cholesterol
--
--
Carbohydrates
31.3 g
11%
Fiber
1.0 g
4%
Sugars
1.2 g
--
Protein
5.0 g
10%
Sodium
909.8 mg
40%
Vitamin D
--
--
Calcium
9.6 mg
1%
Iron
1.9 mg
11%
Potassium
41.9 mg
1%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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