Split Milk Loaf

I have always wanted to bake bread daily for my family. However, my unpredictable schedule doesn't allow me this luxury, as bread-making requires specific timing for proofing & rising. Today, I managed to work around it and produced an amazing Milk Loaf, even my mum was happy with! Yahoo!!!!

Ingredients:~

• 5 cups flour & extra for dusting
• 2 tsp salt
• 15gm yeast
• 1 1/4 luke warm water
• 4 tbsp lukewarm milk

~Method~

1. Sift flour & salt in a large bowl.
2. Mix the yeast with half the luke warm water.
3. Put in the balance of the water & stir well.
4. Pour the yeast mixture into the centre of the flour.
5. Gradually mix in more of the flour to form a thick, smooth batter.
6. Sprinkle some flour over the batter & leave it at a warm place to bubble for 20 minutes.
7. Add the milk & the remaining flour.
8. Mix to a firm dough.
9. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth & elastic.
10. Place in an oiled bowl. Cover with a clean tea towel.
11. Let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
12. Punch the bread & shape it into a rectangle..Place it in a greased loaf tin.
13. Cover & let it rise until double the bulk.
14. Use a sharp knife to split the top of the bread right across the top.
15. Leave it for another 15 minutes.
16. Bake in a 230ºC preheated oven for 20 minutes.