Bread Recipe Using Self Raising Wholemeal Flour

This Easy Wholemeal Bread Recipe is my go to when I want homemade sandwich bread and I want it fast! My no knead, whole wheat & vegan loaf ticks all the boxes which makes it my perfect everyday bread.

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If you love the idea of baking homemade bread but are put off by all the hands on time it takes then you've come to the right place.

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My Easy Wholemeal Bread recipe takes literally minutes to prepare, there is no kneading involved at all and proving and baking happens as you get on with other stuff.  Make sure you set a timer though, as it's so easy to lose track of time.

I've always loved crusty breads the most and this one has got a lovely golden crust with a bit of crunch. If you prefer softer crust you can simply cover your freshly baked bread gently with a clean tea towel as it cools which will makes it softer.

No you don't. I've baked this bread numerous times using just plain white and plain wholemeal (whole wheat) flours and the results are the same as when I've used strong (bread flours).

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You can be pretty brave and mix and match your flours here but I would advise you to keep to 50/50 ratio of white to wholemeal/whole wheat flour for the best results and nice, light crumb.

As with any homemade bread and because of the lack of preservatives it is the best on the day you bake it.

My recommendation would be to eat it fresh on the day you bake it and perhaps the following day and toast it after that. I must say I like to eat my sandwiches toasted anyway so I usually only eat it it fresh when still warm on the day I bake it.

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If you don't eat a lot of bread you can easily freeze it. Simply let it cool completely, slice it and pop into freezer safe bag until you need it. To defrost simply take it out onto the kitchen counter where it should thaw in an hour or so, usually less than that. Alternatively, you can simply toast it from frozen until thawed and nicely crisped up.

We love it fresh or toasted for breakfast with the variety of spreads like lemon curd, homemade orange marmalade or this plum and chocolate spread.

For lunch it will make a delicious sandwich with whatever filling you fancy. How about some wild garlic hummus or vegan egg salad? It will also make delicious addition to any soup. Some of my favourites are:

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Being bread loving family we have it with dinner sometimes as well. It goes well with pasta dishes or anything saucy as it makes for perfect sponge to mop up the juices!

Have you tried my Easy Wholemeal Bread Recipe? Leave a comment and rating at the bottom of this post, I love reading them!Ever since I remember baking, I always wondered whether I can make self raising flour bread. Conventional baking wisdom would dictate that you always need yeast and strong bread flour to make bread.

But sometimes you just don’t have any laying around. So I made this amazing bread with only four ingredients and best of all? Its preparation lasts less than the walk to the nearby bakery store!Only 10 minutes!

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Try out this super easy bread with self rising flour recipe and you will be rewarded with a crispy golden-brown crust, a fluffy, soft and slightly chewy delicious loaf of bread. Enjoy while still warm with a spread of your favorite creamy butter or as a side to your delicious moussaka!

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Of course you can! After all, the difference between self raising flour and plain flour is that it has baking powder and some salt added to it.

Baking powder acts very similarly to soda when making bread and the Irish just love soda breads! In contrast to yeast, baking powder acts very differently when making bread. As soon as water is combined with the self-raising flour it starts to act, producing air bubbles that give the bread that fluffy appearance and texture.

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On the other hand, yeast requires time to digest the sugars and ferment the bread. So while a yeast bread may need 4-5 hours to prove this self raising flour bread is ready to bake almost immediately.

No, at least not the traditional bread yeast. When using self rising flour the bread proofs much faster. Therefore, if you also add yeast to it you will need to wait for it to act.

As a result your bread will be way over-proofed and will most likely collapse while baking.However, by skipping the yeast entirely you will loose out on that delicious bread flavour. To make your bread taste delicious, there are three tricks that make all the difference.

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What I love the most about having freshly made bread is soaking up that a delicious stew sauce, dipping it in my salad and of course covering it with delicious dips! Take a look at my very best dishes that go great with this bread in the links below!

A super easy bread recipe using only four ingredients! As you are using self rising flour and beer for this easy bread recipe, you don’t need to wait for the dough to rise. So more time to enjoy it!This delicious wholemeal self raising flour bread recipe uses just four ingredients for a delicious brown no yeast loaf. It’s easy to make and can be ready in 45 minutes. You’ll never run out of bread again!

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This wholemeal self raising flour bread recipe is a brown loaf variation on my failsafe emergency bread. Quick, easy and reliable, it allows me to have a fresh loaf on the table in less than an hour with no proving, no vigorous kneading and no special ingredients like yeast or bread flour.

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This wholegrain version of my easy no yeast bread is full of flavour. The texture is a little like a brown soda bread but has none of the bitterness that can sometimes come from soda.

We’ve all had one of those days when you run out of everything. This recipe is the solution when you can’t get to the shops in a hurry or when you want to treat someone you love to fantastic fresh bread for lunch.

There’s nothing in this loaf that you don’t already have in the cupboard. It’s just self raising whole wheat flour (NOT bread flour), milk, salt and oil.

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Wholemeal flour is full of nutrients and flavour, so self raising wholemeal flour is what we recommend for this no yeast bread recipe, though brown flour will work too.

Step one – First, heat the oven to 190°C Fan (210°C regular) / 375°F /Gas Mark 6 and put a baking sheet or stone in the oven to heat. Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Step two – Add milk to the dry ingredients along with the oil, if you are using it. Then mix to form a rough dough.

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Helen’s Fuss Free Tip If you are out of fresh milk you can use powdered. My top tip is (if possible) make it a few hours before, or even the night before and let it stand in the fridge. It will far better.

Step three – Turn out dough out onto a floured surface. Knead briefly and lightly to make sure the milk is well mixed into the flour.

Step five – Transfer the dough to a baking sheet and make two cuts in the top, nearly all the way through the dough. Bake for about 30 minutes. The bread is ready when it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

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No! This is a no yeast bread. And please don’t use bread flour, as that is designed for yeasted loaves, and needs a long kneading time for the gluten to develop.

This wholemeal self raising flour bread freezes very well. I like to slice it before I freeze it. Then I cantoast it from frozen.

However, I would always recommend using kitchen scales. They are not expensive and will result in far better baking as they are so much more accurate than using cups. Baking is a more exact science than other types of cooking so it is worth the investment.

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This loaf will have a denser texture than yeasted loaves. It is at its best fresh from the oven and dripping with homemade butter. Enjoy it with a hearty soup or with cheese. If there are any leftovers, it would be delicious toasted and eaten with butter and honey for breakfast.

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