Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 oz Unbleached white bread flour
  • 1/2 oz Fresh yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2/3 cup warm water
  • Oil (for brushing)

Instruction

  • Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Make a well in the centre.
  • Mix the yeast with the luke warm water. Pour it into the centre of the flour, sprinkle a little flour over and leave in a warm place for 15 minutes. Mix to a dough, then turn out into a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 – 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with an oiled clear film and leave to rise for 45 – 60 minutes, or until doubled.
  • Knock back the dough and turn out to a floured surface. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each one to about 4 x 2 inch ( 10 x 5 cand about 12 in ( 1 cthick. Space well apart on the baking sheets, and make four slashes in the tops.
  • Cover the breads with lightly oiled clear film and leave to rise, in a warm place, for 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle a few sesame seeds. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 F 200 C . Brush the breads with oil and bake for 12 – 15 minutes, or until pale golden. Serve warm.