Baking homemade bread is a chance for children to get involved in the kitchen, and flowerpots just add to the fun
Prep:25 mins
Makes 5
500g granary, strong, wholemeal or white bread flour7g sachet fast-action dried yeast1 tsp salt2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for the flowerpots1 tbsp clear honeya little milk or oil, for brushing
STEP 1Tip the flour, yeast and salt into a large bowl. Pour in 300ml warm water, the olive oil and honey. Mix with a wooden spoon until the mixture clumps together, then tip out onto a work surface. Use your hands to stretch and knead the dough for about 10 mins, or until it’s smooth and springy. Add a little extra flour if the dough feels too sticky.STEP 2Brush the flowerpots with oil and line the sides with baking parchment. Divide the dough into 5 pieces and shape into smooth balls. Place one ball of dough into each flowerpot and cover with cling film. Leave in a warm place for 1 hr to rise.STEP 3Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. When the dough has doubled in size, remove the cling film from the pots and gently brush with a little milk or oil. Sprinkle with your choice of topping.STEP 4Place the pots on a baking tray in the oven and cook for 20-25 mins until risen and golden. The pots will be very hot, so be careful when removing from the oven. Leave to cool for 10 mins before turning out and eating.
