Whole Meal Plait Recipe

Ingredients :

5 ml

425 ml

15 ml

550 g

5 ml

45 ml

25 g

15 ml

sugar

warm water

dried yeast

whole meal flour

salt

bran

margarine

poppy seeds or sesame seeds

milk to glaze

1. Dissolve the sugar in 150 ml of the warm water.

2. Sprinkle on the yeast, stir well and leave in a warm place for 10-15 minutes to become frothy.

3. Mix together the flour and salt, stir in the bran and rub in the margarine.

4. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast liquid and remaining warm water.

5. Mix to a firm dough that leaves the sides of the bowl clean.

6. Turn on to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

7. Cover loosely with greased polythene and leave in warm place until doubled in size.

8. Turn out and knead lightly for 3-4 minutes.

9. Heat the oven to 220^oC (425^oF), Gas 7.

10. Grease and warm a baking tray.

11. Divide into 3 and shape into a plait.

12. Brush with milk and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds if used.

13. Place on the baking tray.

14. Bake for 25 minutes, then reduce the heat to 190^oC (375^oF), Gas 5 and continue cooking for a further 15-20 minutes, or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped underneath with the knuckles.

Makes 6 large baps.

Per Serving : 660 Calories, 7 g fat, 21 g fiber.

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