Waitrose Wholemeal Bread Mix 500g

The quick and easy way to enjoy fresh home-made bread, hot from the oven - just add butter and water for a delicious wholemeal loaf. Suitable for baking by hand or bread machine.

Size: 500g

INGREDIENTS: wholemeal wheat flour, wheat gluten, sugar, dried yeast, salt.

Allergy Advice
For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.

This product is suitable for Vegetarians

Flour is a raw ingredient and must be cooked or baked before eating.

Reference intake: Energy 6%; Fat 2%; Saturates 2%; Sugars <1%; Salt 7%

Store in a cool dry place. For best before end date see top of bag.

Preparation Time: 25 minutes (plus resting time) Makes 1 × 2lb loaf

You will need: 500g (packet) wholemeal bread mix, 20g butter, 340ml water, at room temperature, Strong white bread flour for kneading

• 1. Place the bread mix in a mixing bowl and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
• 2. Gradually add the water using a round bladed knife to combine until a dough is formed.
• 3. Tip the dough onto a floured worktop (or place in a food mixer fitted with a dough hook) and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
• 4. Place the dough back in the mixing bowl, cover with lightly oiled cling film and leave to rest in a warm place for 1 hour.
• 5. Remove the dough from the bowl and knead the dough again for a further 5 minutes. Divide the dough into three. Roll each piece into a length approx. 30cm long. Place the three pieces side by side and plait together. Tuck under the top and bottom to neaten the loaf.
• 6. Place the plaited loaf on a greased baking tray. Cover with oiled cling film and leave to rest in a warm place for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 230°C / Fan 210°C / Gas Mark 8
• 7. Uncover and bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until well risen and lightly golden. Cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before placing on a wire cooling rack.

To make using a bread maker: Follow your bread machine's instructions for a wholemeal loaf.

Recycling: bag (Paper & card), recyclable