In short

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and dried yeast.
  • If using seeds, add them to the mixing bowl and stir to distribute evenly.
  • In a separate jug, mix together the warm water and olive oil.

Wholemeal Bread

Serves
1 loaf
Helps with
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Ingredients

Base:

  • 500g wholemeal flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 7g dried yeast
  • 300ml warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Optional:

  • 2 tbsp mixed seeds (e.g. sunflower, pumpkin, sesame)

Method

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and dried yeast.
  2. If using seeds, add them to the mixing bowl and stir to distribute evenly.
  3. In a separate jug, mix together the warm water and olive oil.
  4. Gradually pour the water and oil mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring continuously until a dough forms.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 10-15 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  6. Grease a large bowl with a little olive oil, then place the dough into the bowl and cover with a clean tea towel.
  7. Leave the dough to rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  8. Preheat your oven to 220°C/gas mark 7.
  9. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a minute or so to knock out any air bubbles.
  10. Shape the dough into a ball or a loaf shape, then place it onto a greased baking tray or into a greased loaf tin.
  11. Cover the dough with the tea towel again and leave to rise for a further 30-45 minutes.
  12. Use a sharp knife to score the top of the dough, then place the bread in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  13. Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Sources

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  1. How to get more fibre into your diet

    NHS · HTML · patient guidance · NHS Eat well · Link destination checked 5 September 2026

  2. 8 tips for healthy eating

    NHS · HTML · NHS healthy-eating guidance · Link destination checked 5 September 2026

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