Freeform basic bread

Step 1

Place wheat grain into mixing bowl and mill 1 min/speed 9. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Place water and yeast into mixing bowl and heat 2 min/37°C/speed 1.

Step 3

Add oil, flour, salt and reserved wheat flour and mix 6 sec/speed 6, then knead Dough /2 min.

Step 4

Transfer dough onto a silicone bread mat or floured work surface and work into a ball. Wrap in silicone bread mat or place in a bowl and cover. Leave to prove in a warm place until doubled in size (approx. 30 minutes).

Step 5

Knock down dough, then shape into a loaf and place on a lined baking tray (30 x 40 cm) or baking mat. Brush with a little water and shallow score the loaf. Dust with flour or sprinkle with seeds (optional). Place bread into a cold oven and set temperature to 200°C. Bake for 30 minutes (200°C) or until golden brown. Bread should sound hollow when tapped underneath.

Step 6

Allow to cool on tray for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or allow to cool completely, then store in the pantry, fridge or freezer as preferred (see Tips).