For the garlic mixture, preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Smash the head of garlic to release the cloves and place them in a roasting tin, still in their skins. Add a splash of olive oil and a ...

Not counting the optional egg wash, my family's bread recipe only calls for four ingredients. The timing is the only part that can be a little tricky, so make sure to keep your eye on the clock.

Fresh from the oven with a sliver of butter melting into it, or the next day as toast with anything from marmalade to pâté spread on top, there’s no beating a homemade white loaf. Place the ...