🍞 Classic Homemade All-Purpose Flour Bread Recipe

Perfect for Matthews All Purpose White Flour – soft, airy and versatile bread your visitors will love!

Why This Flour Works Great

Matthews All Purpose White Flour is a high-quality, versatile baking flour made from carefully selected wheat. It produces light and fluffy baked goods, making it ideal for breads, cakes, pastries, biscuits and more. Its balanced protein content makes it suitable for both soft and structured baking recipes.

Ingredients (Makes One Loaf)

500g Matthews All Purpose White Flour
7g instant yeast (1 sachet)
10g salt
300–320ml warm water
1 tbsp sugar (optional, for a slightly sweeter crust)
1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for softer texture)

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast

Mix warm water with sugar and yeast in a bowl.
Leave for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk Matthews All Purpose White Flour and salt.

3. Combine Dough

Pour yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour.
Mix until a soft dough forms.

4. Knead the Dough

Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

5. First Rise

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled.

6. Shape the Loaf

Punch down dough, shape into a loaf, and place on a tray or in a loaf tin.

7. Second Rise

Cover and rest for 30–45 minutes.

8. Bake

Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F).
Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
Cool before slicing.

Tips for Best Results

Use warm (not hot) water to activate yeast properly
Adjust water slightly depending on weather and humidity
Brush with water before baking for crisp crust or cover for softer crust
Let bread cool fully for clean slices

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