Plaited Poppyseed Loaf
- Contains Eggs
- Contains Wheat
Prepared with
Ingredients
- 17oz strong white flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.25oz sachet easy blend yeast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 11fl. oz tepid water
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1-2 tsp poppy seeds
Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, add flour, salt and yeast and mix until evenly combined. Stir in oil and water until the dough comes together and begins to form a ball.
Step 2
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead by hand until the dough starts to feel smooth, about 10 minutes. Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces and roll each piece into a long sausage shape, about 40cm long. Plait the strands together and tuck ends underneath dough to hold in place.
Step 3
Insert both crisper plates into drawer and place a piece of baking parchment on the plates. Place dough in the centre of the baking parchment, then close drawer.
Step 4
Select MEGAZONE, select PROVE, set temperature to 35°C and set time to 50 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin proving. When proving is complete, the dough should be doubled in size.
Step 5
Remove drawer and brush dough with beaten egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Close drawer. Select MEGAZONE, select BAKE, set temperature to 200°C and set time to 18 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking.
Step 6
When cooking is complete, bread will be golden brown and sound hollow when tapping base. Allow bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing.