SIMPLE WHOLEMEAL LOAF

The ingredients you need for this bread .... 250 gm of plain flour , 250 gm of wholemeal flour ,1/2 tsp of instant dry yeast (2.5 gm ), 1/2 tsp of salt , 2 tbs of honey ,1 and 1/4 cups ( measuring cups ) of luke warm water . To prepare the dough , mix together the flour , wholemeal flour , yeast and salt . In a separate bowl , combine the honey and water . Add the water mixture to the dry ingredients , I used my electric mixer with the dough hook and mixed until a dough was formed and it left the bowl clean . If your bowl seems dry , add a little more water ( 1 tbs at a time ), until desired consistency is achieved . Now cover your mixing bowl with cling wrap . Set aside and let the dough rise for 18- 24 hours at room temperature , your dough will be ready when it has puffed up in volume , about double in size . Once the dough has proved ,leaving the dough in the bowl , knock back the dough with your hands . Lightly flour a board and shape the dough into a ball , fold the dough in half and then fold it in half again . Shape the dough into a ball by ticking the sides underneath . Time to preheat your oven to 200 deg C . Place the dough on a baking paper lined oven tray . Cover loosely with cling wrap and a tea towel and proof for 45 minutes - 90 minutes .. depending on how warm your kitchen is .( the dough needs to be doubled in size ) . When the dough has risen score the top with a sharp knife 4 times . Now place the dough on the oven tray in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes or until the bread has formed a crisp crust . Once the bread has formed a crisp crust , tap the base of the bread and it should sound hollow , if not place bake in the oven for 10minutes . Place the bread on a wire rack to cool completely . Store and cover for 3 days at room temperature . This bread also freezes really well .