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Bloomer Bread with Crispy Crust and Soft Inside
Bake a classic Bloomer Bread at home with this easy recipe. Soft inside, crisp outside, and perfect for everyday sandwiches.
Freshly baked bread doesn’t need to be fancy; this Bloomer Bread proves it. With a soft, fluffy center and a crusty outside, it’s the kind of loaf that makes your kitchen smell like a bakery. The best part? You don’t need special skills or equipment, just a bowl, your hands, and a little patience.
Why You’ll Love and Enjoy Bloomer Bread
- It’s beginner-friendly and forgiving
- You’ll get a golden, crunchy crust without any fancy tricks
- Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or dipping into soups and stews
- Only five simple ingredients you probably already have
- A satisfying bake that makes you feel like a bread pro
There’s nothing like pulling a freshly baked loaf out of the oven, especially when it’s got that golden crust and pillowy inside. This Bloomer Bread is simple, rustic, and perfect for sandwiches or just tearing apart and dipping in olive oil. Don’t stress if it’s not bakery-perfect; a few cracks and uneven spots just make it look homemade (and taste amazing).
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Bloomer bread
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Proofing time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread Recipes
- Method: Easy
Description
Nothing beats the smell of Bread baking in the oven. This recipe shows how easy it is to create your own rustic loaf. Bake Bloomer Bread at home and enjoy every slice warm or toasted.
Ingredients
- 500g strong white bread flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp dried yeast
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 320 ml water (you may not need it all)
Instructions
- Put the flour into a big mixing bowl.
- Add the salt to one side and the yeast to the other (don’t pile them together right away).
- Add the olive oil and about 240 ml of water.
- Mix it all with one hand until it starts coming together.
- Add the remainder of the water, a little at a time; you want a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Oil your counter, tip the dough out, and knead it for about 10 minutes. It’ll go from sticky to smooth and silky.
- Pop the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with clingfilm, and leave it to rise until doubled (1–3 hours depending on your kitchen).
- Once risen, tip it onto a floured surface and “knock it back”; basically, punch the air out with your knuckles until smooth again.
- Shape it: flatten it into a rectangle, fold the far long edge into the middle, then fold the near edge over it. Tuck the ends in and gently roll it into a bloomer (oval loaf shape).
- Place on a floured baking tray.
- Loosely cover with a plastic bag (don’t let it touch the dough) and let it prove again until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (fan). Put an empty roasting tray on the bottom shelf to heat up.
- Once the loaf has risen, spray with water, dust with flour, and rub it lightly over the top.
- Slash 4 diagonal cuts across the loaf, about 2–3 cm deep.
- Slide the bread onto the middle shelf. Pour a little water into the hot roasting tray below to create steam (this makes the crust crispy).
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped underneath.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Joy
Bloomer Bread is the kind of recipe that makes homemade baking approachable. The crusty outside and soft center are always satisfying.
Bloomer Bread is a rustic loaf with a golden crust and soft center that feels like bakery quality. The recipe is straightforward, rewarding, and makes every meal taste better, from simple sandwiches to hearty soups.
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