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Rye bread

Written by: adekun on 7 May, 2008 5:19 am - Filed under: baking — No Comments »

How to make simple rye bread:

  • a third rye flour
  • two thirds plain flour

It’s not very creative and will have to do for the meantime. Substitute a third of the flour from the plain bread recipe with rye flour. Resist the temptation to add extra flour early on when kneading. Stick with it and it should soon be easier to work with.

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Plain Bread

Written by: adekun on 2 February, 2007 4:32 pm - Filed under: baking — 1 Comment »

Bread is quick and simple to make. What does take time, is the proofing especially during the winter here in Japan. Here’s how to make plain bread.

Bread loaf with oat topping

Plain bread

  • 750 g plain flour
  • 1 tbsp easy blend yeast
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 450 ml warm water

Mixing
Sift the flour, yeast and salt into a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine them. Make a well in the centre and pour in the warm water.
Fold over the flour from the edges to form a dough. (continue reading…)

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