The bread looks complicated, but don’t be scared — it’s actually pretty simple to make.
The trickiest part is the folding, as it can be a little messy, but just get in there and fold one piece over the other.
Again, don’t worry if it’s not perfect, just wrap into a snail shape, and you will get a striking loaf.
Enjoy and let me know what you think!
Love, Niki xx
Andrew
I’ve just finished making this and it is genuinely brilliant. I’ve never made bread before and am so pleased how it’s come out. If I can do it, anyone can. It’s really not hard and very, very worth it. I’m so pleased with it.
I’ve just got a few notes on the recipe above which might help others.
Step 3: It says add salt, but doesn’t say how much. I went with 2 tbsp and that seems to have worked well.
Step 7: This is far to early to start heating the oven. I started pre heating the oven about 5 minutes before the second proof was done in step 19 which seemed to be good timing.
Step 14: Be very careful not to score your work surface! I managed not to by cutting the dough on a chopping board.
Step 15: I struggled with this on my own. I needed my wife to help me. Others may manage by themselves, but if you’re as new to bread as I am, make sure you have someone ready to help you cross the halves over each other.
Step 19: Not so much a comment on the recipe, but this took 35-40 minutes which surprised me. Don’t worry if it takes a bit of time to double in the tin, that seems normal.
I’m so happy with how this has come out. Definitely not the last time I’ll be baking a loaf. Thank you Niki for a wonderful recipe!
Niki
So happy it turned out well Andrew and great notes!
Love, Niki x
Ali
Oh wow this looks amazing – perfect for harvest festival or enjoying breaking bread with family and friends. I hope mine looks this good!
Niki
So happy you like!
Love, Niki xxx