Ingredients
500g 'light brown' plain flour (or 50-50 wholemeal and white) plus some extra; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 25g fresh yeast; 350ml lukewarm water; 3 teaspoons sunflower oil
Equipment
Mixing bowl, teaspoon, measuring jug, oiled baking sheet, palette knife, very large and preferably clear plastic bag
Method
* Put the flour, sugar and salt into a mixing bowl and mix together with the fingers.
* Crumble in the fresh yeast and rub into the flour mixture. Feel for the pieces of yeast and rub them to disperse.
* Tip in the water and oil and mix with the hands to form a soft, loose bread dough. Add a little more water if necessary to keep the dough soft.
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