Hahahaha........am I the only person laughing at the hilarious food pun?Much as I can appreciate the care and attention that goes into kneading and shaping a hand-made loaf......sometimes I just can't be bothered doing it. Enter *da-da-da-da-daa-daaaa* this fab little no-knead loaf.
The recipe was developed by a little lady called Doris Grant in the 1940's, if you google 'Doris Grant loaf' you get tons of hits. Okay I accept, not many of you will be joining in on that one.
- 2tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing
- 700g wholemeal flour
- 200g white flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 7g fast action yeast
- 850ml warm water
Mix the dry ingredients in a big bowl, then add the oil and water. Mix well with a spoon, at this point it will look highly unappetising. Divide the mix into your tins, then cover with tea towels and leave to rise (doesn't have to be in a warm place) until the mix has doubles in size. Mine took ages because my kitchen was chilly that day, about 3 hrs. Be patient otherwise your bread will be too heavy.
Cook the bread in a hot 200degree oven for 40 mins, until they are crispy and golden. Then take them out of their tins and give them another 10mins in the oven. Give the base a tap, if it sounds hollow, it's ready.
It comes out fairly dense, a good healthy bread that freezes really well.
I have been enjoying mine toasted with avocado/lime juice/sesame seeds/salt/pepper
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