Preparing a Leaven from the starter. 400g flour mix
Here's a simple and quick step-by-step guide to making a leaven - it contains everything you need to know to build a leaven to be used in a homemade delicious loaf. While there are several methods for Leavens, this particular recipe is simple, reliable, and predictable, meaning your bread making will be easy and seamless.
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- To make the leaven, add 20g of starter + 40g water + 40g millet flour to a clean bowl or jug. Mix all these together and leave for up to 4 hours in a warm place.
- Once your leaven is ready, follow the instructions for your flour mix of choice. Remember you don’t need to add sugar or yeast when baking with a leaven.
- Cover the dough and leave to rise in a warm place for up to 8 hours.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly dusted surface and knead the dough by spreading and folding till you have a smooth dough. Shape the dough into your desired shape and place in a tin or onto a baking tray.
- Cover the dough and leave for another 2 hours in a warm place to rise.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C.
- Turn the oven down to 180 degrees C and bake for 60 mins.
Remove the loaf from the oven and loaf tin and cool on a rack and cover with a clean towel - voila! Enjoy with your favourite fillings, some roast chicken, selection of cheese or some yummy homemade jam!