Split Milk Loaf
I have always wanted to bake bread daily for my family.
I have always wanted to bake bread daily for my family. However, my unpredictable schedule doesn't allow me this luxury, as bread-making requires specific timing for proofing & rising. Today, I managed to work around it and produced an amazing Milk Loaf, even my mum was happy with! Yahoo!!!!
Ingredients
- Ingredients:~5 cups flour & extra for dusting
- salt15gm yeast1 1/4 luke warm water2 tsp
- lukewarm milk4 tbsp
Instructions
- 1.
Sift flour & salt in a large bowl.Mix the yeast with half the luke warm water.Put in the balance of the water & stir well.Pour the yeast mixture into the centre of the flour.Gradually mix in more of the flour to form a thick, smooth batter.Sprinkle some flour over the batter & leave it at a warm place to bubble for 20 minutes.Add the milk & the remaining flour.Mix to a firm dough.Knead for 10 minutes until smooth & elastic.Place in an oiled bowl.
- 2.
Cover with a clean tea towel.Let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.Punch the bread & shape it into a rectangle..Place it in a greased loaf tin.Cover & let it rise until double the bulk.Use a sharp knife to split the top of the bread right across the top.Leave it for another 15 minutes.Bake in a 230ºC preheated oven for 20 minutes.