bread making

Tangzhong&nbsp; is a&nbsp; cooked&nbsp; gelatinous&nbsp; mixture of&nbsp; liquid&nbsp; and&nbsp; flour. It is&nbsp; used to&nbsp; replace a&nbsp; portion of the&nbsp; &nbsp;flour&nbsp; in the&nbsp; &nbsp;traditional&nbsp; bread&nbsp; recipes.&nbsp; &nbsp; Tangzhong&nbsp; makes&nbsp; the&nbsp; bread&nbsp; softer&nbsp; and&nbsp; &nbsp;stay fresh&nbsp; longer.&nbsp;

Basic Tangzhong

C Flour ((30 g))

C Water ((150 g))

Whisk   the  measured  flour  and  water  together in a  heatproof  dish .  Make  sure  that  there  are  no lumps .  Transfer  to   stove  top  and heat  at  medium heat   stirring   continuously .

Once &nbsp;the &nbsp; mixture is &nbsp;heated &nbsp;to &nbsp;149°F or 65°C (&nbsp; the &nbsp; spoon &nbsp;starts &nbsp; leaving &nbsp; trails&nbsp; &nbsp;reaching &nbsp;the &nbsp; &nbsp;bottom of &nbsp;the &nbsp; pan &nbsp; as  you stir ) turn &nbsp;the &nbsp;heat off .

Transfer &nbsp;to a &nbsp; dry bowl &nbsp;and &nbsp; cover &nbsp;tightly &nbsp;with a &nbsp;plastic &nbsp;wrap or a &nbsp; tight &nbsp;lid . &nbsp;Cool &nbsp;to &nbsp;room &nbsp;temperature .&nbsp;

Wow your guests at your next dinner party with this show-stopping focaccia, guaranteed to impress.

This recipe is an extract from Gill Meller's new book, Gather, available nationally now.

Bacon and herb focaccia

tsp fine sea salt, plus salt flakes

yeast

bacon rashers,

onion, thinly sliced

sage and thyme leaves

rosemary

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This easy sourdough naan flatbread recipe is made using sourdough starter discard and doesn’t require yeast! Plus, it’s brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with garlic, what more could you want?

Sourdough Discard Naan Recipe

sourdough starter discard

milk (warmed slightly)

TBSP full fat Greek yogurt or sour cream

all-purpose flour (divded)

baking powder

salt

TBSP butter

TBSP minced garlic

In a large measuring cup, whisk together the starter, milk, and Greek yogurt.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Pour liquid ingredients into dry and whisk until a loose, somewhat sticky dough is formed. If dough seems too sticky, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. Dough is ready when it is tacky but not sticky. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rest in a warm place for 1 – 2 hours.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about three minutes. Cut into four equal pieces.

Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out each piece of dough into a circular/oval shape. Cover again with a dishtowel and let rest for five to ten minutes.

While the naan rests, preheat a large griddle over medium-high heat. One by one, place the shaped naan onto heated surface. Cook for three to four minutes on one side, dough should puff up and form bubbles, kind of like pancakes. Flip over and cook for three to four minutes more. Repeat process with remaining dough.

While naan is still warm, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with additional salt, fresh garlic, chopped parsley or other seasonings, if desired.

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This easy sourdough naan flatbread recipe is made using sourdough starter discard and doesn’t require yeast! Plus, it’s brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with garlic, what more could you want?

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Sourdough Naan

This homemade pesto bread is a delicious accompaniment to Italian food

Focaccia with pesto & mozzarella

strong white bread flour,

½ tsp salt

sachet fast-action yeast

extra-virgin olive oil

mozzarella

pesto (shop-bought

sea salt to serve (optional)

Put the flour into a bowl and mix in the salt. Mix the yeast into 325ml tepid water. Add the water and oil to the flour, then mix well with a plastic scraper or your hands. When most of the liquid is incorporated, use your hands to bring all the ingredients together into a ball of dough.

Tip the dough out onto a worktop lightly dusted with flour and work it by pulling and stretching for at least 10 mins. Try to get as much air into it as possible. Put the ball of worked dough into a well-oiled bowl, cover with a little more oil and a tea towel or cling film. Leave to rest for 1 hr or so in a non-draughty warm spot, until doubled in size.

Now stretch the dough out onto a baking sheet until it’s about 20 x 30cm. Leave the dough to rise again to about half as high again, about 30-40 mins in a warm draught-free place, loosely covered with a tea towel.

Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. When the dough has risen, press your fingers into it gently to make some holes. Bake for about 15 mins, then remove from the oven. Tear over the mozzarella, then bake for another 5-10 mins until golden and cooked through. Drizzle over the pesto and scatter with sea salt, if you like. Serve straight away.

This easy 40-Minute Homemade Bread is a quick make perfect for a last-minute addition to any meal. Nothing beats the aroma of fresh bread straight from the oven.

Easy 40-Minute Homemade Bread Recipe: Quick Rise

Teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (or instant yeast)

Cup Water

Tablespoons Olive Oil

Salt

Teaspoon Sugar (optional, helps with yeast activation)

egg wash, optional)

Tablespoon Melted Butter (for brushing, optional)

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Add a teaspoon of sugar and stir gently. Let sit for 5 minutes until the yeast mixture is foamy.

Add the olive oil, salt, and 2 1/2 cups of bread flour to the bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. If using a stand mixer, attach the dough hook and mix on low speed.

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until you get a smooth ball. If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour, but avoid using too much flour, which can make the bread dense.

First Rise (Optional for Extra Soft Bread). If you have a bit of time, cover the dough with a tea towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Shape and Second Rise. Form the dough into a loaf or divide it into minute rolls. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or a cookie sheet. Cover with plastic wrap or a tea towel and let the dough rise for 10-15 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (or use a toaster oven for smaller batches). If making a loaf, brush with an egg wash for a glossy finish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.

Transfer to a wire rack and let cool before slicing.

This bread is ready to enjoy with garlic butter, fresh herbs, or even as garlic bread.

Discover how to make a delicious 5-ingredient loaf tin focaccia with ease. Perfect for beginners! This will be your new favorite bread recipe.

Loaf Tin Focaccia

700 g bread flour (makes two focaccia loaves)

water

dry yeast

g fine sea salt

tsp honey ((optional))

60 g extra virgin olive oil

rosemary (finely chopped)

g black olives (chopped

Start by stirring lukewarm water, yeast, and honey in a medium bowl with a whisk. Wait for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, signalling that the yeast is ready.

In a different large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Then, pour in the yeast mixture, stirring with a spoon or your hands to form a wet, sticky dough without dry spots. Cover the bowl with plastic or a damp cloth for 10 minutes.

Afterwards, with damp hands, stretch a piece of the dough and fold it across itself. Turn the bowl and repeat this action three more times, covering the dough again for another 10 minutes. This is the stretch and fold method and it will strengthen your dough.

Repeat this stretching and folding process until the dough shapes into a ball.

Coat a new bowl with 20g of olive oil, place the dough inside, and cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Let it rest in the fridge between 18 to 72 hours; this is the first proof and the longer it proofs in the fridge, the tastier it will be!

Take the dough out of the bowl and cut in half. As this recipe makes two sandwich loaves, we will need to roughly cut our dough in half. I use a bench scraper to do this.

Oil a loaf tin with another 20g of olive oil. Move the dough there, gently stretching it to a rough rectangle, but not to the tin&#39;s edges—it will spread as it rises. Protect it with a damp cloth and let it rise for 2 hours in a warm spot.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

After the rise, dimple the dough with your fingers. Sprinkle rosemary and olives, if using, on top, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil, and season with flaky sea salt. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden on top.

Allow the focaccia to cool slightly before removing it from the tin and transferring to a wire rack to rest for 30 minutes.

Finally, it’s time to cut and enjoy the focaccia.

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Loaf tin focaccia

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