Bistro des Z'Artes

We are one of the few restaurants that make their own bread fresh every night. There is nothing easier & it really is good for the soul.

If you would like to add different flavours to your bread you can add them in before kneading the first time (be careful if some of the ingredients are high in salt as the recipe will need to be adjusted to accommodate)

Makes 1.2kg (this recipe can be made in smaller quantities as required, but the cooking & preparation times are the same)

Ingredients

1Kg Strong Flour

20g Salt

20g Sugar

450ml Warm Water

60ml Olive oil

30g Fresh Yeast

Method

Weigh out all the ingredients

Mix the flour with the salt & sugar

Whisk the olive oil into the warm water with the yeast

Work the liquid into the flour a bit at a time until the dough comes away from the edges of the bowl

Place the dough on the work surface and knead for 10 minutes folding it onto itself

Place in a bowl covered with cling film in a warm place until it has doubled in size

Knead again to remove any air and shape into whatever form you like

Place on the baking tray & baste with olive oil

Leave again to prove in a warm place until double it's size

Put in a hot oven 200C for 12-14minutes

When you think it is done, it should sound hollow when patted underneath

Serve immediately & enjoy