Darina Allen

Ballymaloe Traditional Pan Loaf

Preparation info
  • Makes

    1

    Pan Loaf
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The New Ballymaloe Bread Book
The New Ballymaloe Bread Book

By Darina Allen

Published 2023

  • About

Because of the inclusion of a little fresh yeast, the texture of this bread is softer than a natural sourdough. This bread freezes brilliantly.

Ingredients

  • 350 g strong white flour
  • 100 g natural white flour starter sponge

Method

Put all the ingredients except the salt in the bowl of stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Mix on a slow speed for 5–10 minutes to bring together into a dough.

Sprinkle the salt over the surface of the dough and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Mix for 10 minutes at a medium speed and a further 10–15 minutes at a faster speed until the dough is smooth and shiny. Cover the bowl and allo