Bread Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Pour almost all of the water in a bowl and dissolve the brewer's yeast, add a handful or two of flour, then add the sugar, salt, malt, and butter, and beat the mixture.
2. 2
   Add the remaining flour and water until the mixture is soft but not sticky.
3. 3
   Place the dough on the work surface and knead it for a few minutes.
4. 4
   Shape the dough into a long loaf, fold it in half, bring the two ends together and twist them into a simple braid, then place the braid in the lightly buttered loaf pan.
5. 5
   Press on the dough to even it out and place the lid on the pan, the lid should be left ajar, let it rise for approximately 1 hour.
6. 6
   Close the lid completely and bake the bread at 200-220C for approximately 50 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove the bread from the loaf pan and set it in a standing position on the oven rack.