Put the flour , salt , sugar and yeast in a bowl.
Add the butter and rub it in
Gradually add the water , stirring all the time to combine
When thoroughly mixed , put the dough ont a floured surface and knead until it becomes smooth and elastic
Put it into an oiled bowl , cover with clingfilm and let it prove until doubled in size ( this will take an hour , maybe more )
When it's doubled in size , knock the air back put of it and mould it to fit a 2lb loaf tin
Put in oiled tin and prove again until doubled in size
Heat oven to 200C
Put tin into oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until risen and nicely crusted
Ingredients
Directions
Put the flour , salt , sugar and yeast in a bowl.
Add the butter and rub it in
Gradually add the water , stirring all the time to combine
When thoroughly mixed , put the dough ont a floured surface and knead until it becomes smooth and elastic
Put it into an oiled bowl , cover with clingfilm and let it prove until doubled in size ( this will take an hour , maybe more )
When it's doubled in size , knock the air back put of it and mould it to fit a 2lb loaf tin
Put in oiled tin and prove again until doubled in size
Heat oven to 200C
Put tin into oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until risen and nicely crusted