MANKOMO'S FARMHOUSE BREAD

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This bread is what we in South Africa would term plaasbrood - farm bread. You know the one, those loaves made by generations of farmer's wives where no written recipe really exists. No bread machine needed for this, kneading takes all of 10 minutes with two rising periods. Delicious. The recipe appears in Quiet Life, a Buddhist recipe book.

Provided by Chef Africa

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 2h

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

500 g wholewheat flour
500 g white bread flour
20 ml salt
1 sachet instant dried yeast (10 g, or enough for 1kg of flour)
25 ml sugar
80 ml melted butter (optional)
750 ml lukewarm water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 200C / 392°F.
Mix all the dry ingredients and then add the butter if using.
Gradually mix in the water and knead until you have an elastic dough which comes away from the sides of the bowl. If kneading by hand, do so for 10 minutes, 3 minutes with a food mixer.
Allow to rise in a warm place, covering the bowl with clingwrap until the dough has doubled in size.
Knead again lightly and place in a bread tin (at this point you can divide the dough if it is too much for one tin).
Leave to rise again until doubled.
Bake at 200C/392F for 15 minutes, then turn the oven down to 180C/356F and bake for a further 45 minutes or so, or until the loaves sound hollow when tipped out and knocked with your knuckles.
You can use a variety of different flours in this recipe, as long as you end up with 1kg of flour in total.

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Anoma Anoma

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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves homemade bread.

Generose Kalala

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This bread is a must-try for any bread lover. It's simply delicious.

taj ubaba

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I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. This bread is just okay.

Ghull Hassn

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This bread is a bit pricey, but it's worth every penny. It's the best farmhouse bread I've ever had.

Felicia Kougnidor

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I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!

farhad compusol

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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread didn't turn out as well as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.

Jennifer Uzoma

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I'm not a huge fan of the crust on this bread. I prefer a softer crust.

Simon Afif

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This bread is a bit denser than I expected, but it's still very delicious.

Jeremy Centeno

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I love the rustic look of this bread. It's perfect for serving at a party or potluck.

Malak Waleed

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This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.

Rafsun Kazi

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite!

Olivia Pereira

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This bread is perfect for a lazy Sunday morning breakfast. The smell of fresh-baked bread filling the house is simply irresistible.

Theron Rand

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I've tried many farmhouse bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bread is moist, flavorful, and has a perfect crust.

Asanda Khumalo

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This bread is a labor of love, but it's worth every minute. The end result is a beautiful, flavorful loaf of bread that will impress your friends and family.