Plaited Bread...
Plaited bread looks great when its done properly, and there are many different types that can be made. To start you off, here is our straight forward guide to one, two, three and four strand plaited breads, along with step by step instructions.
One Strand Plait
Is that even possible? Yes it is! Click below to see the instruction on how to make a "one strand"
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Two Strand Plait
A slightly trickier one to get to grips with. If you can master this you can do a "four strand" too
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Three Strand Plait
Its only easy if you know what your doing... Most people can do this one, but click below if not!
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Four Strand Plait
So this one can be tricky, but if you mastered the two strand its basically the same process.
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Other interesting shapes...
Seahorse Baguette
This one is a bit more unusual, but looks great when baked! A very different approach to a normal baguette, which is why we love it!
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Bishops Hat
A shape we learnt about during a trip to Belgium from an Italian baker. Great little shape and interesting bread to have a go at baking!
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Cottage Loaf
So here is a more traditional shaped bread. The humble cottage loaf which think is really underrated! Why not try this one out?
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Seeded Bread
So a slightly different twist on a normal seeded bread. An interesting one that we like where the seeds are covered with dough.
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Pane Foglia
A bread decorated with a leaf shaped piece of dough placed on top. We like to make these as rolls rather than bread but can be either.
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Brioche
There are many different types and shapes for brioche. We like this grape vine version the most which is a slightly different twist.
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