Ingredients
8 oz unbleached white bread flour
8 oz wholemeal white bread flour
7 g sachet yeast
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
9 g lard
300 ml hot water
Flavouring
Chopped sun-dried tomatoes
Chopped walnuts
Method
1] Sift flour and add, yeast and salt. Make well in the flour mixture. Pour in the warm water. Mix well to form a dough.
2] Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead for 10 mins until elastic and springy.
3] Place in an oiled bowl. Cover with cling film and leave in a warm place for about 60 mins, until it has doubled in size.
4] Knead again for a few minutes. Divide dough into two portions. Add the tomatoes to one. Add walnuts to the other.
5] Divide each into 8 balls and place on an oiled tray. Cover with a tea-towel and leave to rise for at least 60 min.
6] Pre-heat the oven to 210°C / 400°F / gas 7. Add bowl of water in the bottom of the oven.
7] Bake in centre of oven for about 20 mins, until golden.
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