Method
- Mix the flour and the salt in a bowl and rub in the margarine.
- Stir in the dried yeast or add the fresh yeast to warm water and mix well.
- Mix the yeast and water mixture into the flour mixture and knead until smooth. This is best done in a Kenwood Mixer with a dough hook otherwise by hand on the bench.
- Grease 2 1lb bread tins and divide the dough into 2 equal pieces and shape to fit the tins.
- Cover with greased polythene or cling film and allow to rise in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size.
- Bake in 230C or 450F Gas Mark 8 for 25 to 30 minutes or until hollow when the base of the bread is tapped with the knuckles.
- Alternatively the dough can be used to make rolls in which case bake for 15 to 20 minutes depending upon size.
- One of the best recipes my mother tried. Sadly my brother and I preferred shop bought bread which was much softer. However, I have tried the recipe recently and it makes delicious bread, best eaten fresh.
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