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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour and salt. Stir them together to make sure they are well mixed.
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Add Wet Ingredients:
- Add the milk and melted butter (if using) to the flour mixture. Stir until the dough comes together. It should be thick but sticky. If it’s too dry, you can add a little extra milk to adjust the consistency.
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Shape the Dough:
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a rough loaf. If you prefer a round loaf, shape it into a ball instead.
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Bake:
- Place the dough into your prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden and a skewer or knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve:
- Once the bread is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy it fresh with butter, jam, or as a side to your meals!
