Hi we make all our own bread, there use to be a really good one on the back of the strong flour packets. My kids are allergic to milk so I just miss out the milk powder in any recipes that has it, I put oil in instead of butter and that works fab too.
Basic White
500g strong white flour
25g butter
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 fast acting yeast
300 ml warm water
2tsp sugar will give added flavour and thicker crust (optional)
Mix the flour, sugar and salt then rub in the butter then stir in the yeast
stir in the water and mix into a soft dough
knead for 5 mins in an electric mixer or 10 mins by hand
shape the dough and place in greased 2lb loaf tin.
Cover with a clean damp cloth and leave in a warm place (1.5 - 2 hrs) till double in size
uncover and cook 230oc for 30 - 35 mins
I sometimes do it in my mixer which means I throw all the ingredients in at the same time and use the dough hook for 5 mins.
Good luck let me know if you want brown bread or some different ones as have loads of bread books
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