Simple Bake

Summer changes how we bake. Lighter meals, picnics, barbecues, and long evenings call for bread that's easy to make, easy to carry, and genuinely good. If you're baking gluten-free, these five recipes, all built around Simple Bake premixes, are worth adding to your summer rotation. Every one of these bakes works in a normal UK home oven, needs no specialist equipment, and comes together in under an hour. The cornbread and flatbreads are even faster. Here's what to make. 1. Classic Sandwich Loaf (Oat Premix) A reliable everyday loaf that holds together well for sandwiches and toasties. The  Simple Bake Oat Premix  produces a soft, mild crumb ideal for packed lunches and picnic sandwiches. Quick-start box What you need:  1 bag Simple Bake Oat Premix, water, oil (quantities on pack) Prove time:  45 minutes Bake:  200°C for 35 – 40 minutes Difficulty:  Easy Method Mix the premix with water and oil following the quantities on the pack. Pour into a lined loaf tin...

Gluten-free bread can feel a bit intimidating the first time you bake it. If you’ve had loaves turn out dense, gummy, dry, or hard to slice before, you’re not alone, and it doesn’t mean you’re bad at baking. This guide is here to make your first Simple Bake loaf feel calmer and more predictable. Start with your fresh-made gluten-free bread premix, follow the steps, let the loaf cool properly, and give yourself permission to learn as you go. What makes gluten-free bread special?   Gluten-free bread is quite different from traditional bread, mainly because it doesn’t rely on gluten for its stretch and structure. Instead, it uses a mix of flours, starches, fibres, and liquids, along with careful mixing, baking, and cooling to create the perfect bread.   Because of this, gluten-free bread can behave a bit differently than regular wheat bread. It might feel stickier when you're mixing it, need a little extra time to cool before slicing, and the crumb can be more delicate while it’...