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Mary Berry Wholemeal Bread Recipe

Mary Berry Wholemeal Bread
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Mary Berry Wholemeal Bread is a simple homemade bread made with wholemeal flour, which retains the bran and germ of the wheat, offering a more nutritious and flavorful loaf. This type of bread has a denser texture compared to white bread, with a slightly nutty taste. Perfect for a healthy and hearty addition to any meal, it’s also easy to make with basic kitchen tools and ingredients.

Ingredients

  • Wholemeal flour (500g): Provides the hearty, wholesome base of the bread with added fiber.
  • Warm water (300ml): Activates the yeast and helps form the dough.
  • Fast-action yeast (7g): The leavening agent that helps the bread rise.
  • Salt (1 tsp): Enhances the flavor of the bread.
  • Olive oil or butter (2 tbsp): Adds moisture and helps to develop the crumb.
  • Honey or sugar (1 tbsp): Optional, but adds a slight sweetness and helps feed the yeast.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and lightly grease the loaf tin.
  2. Mix the flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, then mix together until a sticky dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and knead it lightly for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it into the prepared loaf tin.
  8. Let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes, until it reaches the top of the tin.
  9. Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped on the bottom.
  10. Cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Find it online: https://britishbakingrecipes.co.uk/mary-berry-wholemeal-bread/