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Ingredients
| bread flour (unsifted): 5 cups |
| active dry yeast: 1 tsp |
| salt: 2 tsp |
| multipurpose shortening: 2 Tbl |
| granulated sugar: 1 Tbl |
| water: 1 cup (warm) |
Hardough Bread
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Prep Time
130 min -
Cook Time
40 min -
Servings
1 serving(s)
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- Dissolve the yeast in some of the water(1/4 cup) and add 2 teaspoons sugar. Leave it to stand in a warm place for 10 minutes.
- Sieve the flour ,1 tsp sugar and salt. Cut the shortening into the flour.
- Add the yeast mixture and the rest of the water all at once.
- Mix quickly to a soft dough which is elastic and pliable.
- Knead the dough vigorously either by hand or in an electric mixer, using dough hook. At least 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth to prevent the formation of a skin and leave it to rise or 'proof' in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Knock back the dough by kneading it again for a minute.
- Shape the dough into loaves or rolls. Place in the appropriate greased tin and leave to rise again for 40 minutes.
- Bake in a 450 degrees F. oven for about 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Cool on racks.