Place the water and yeast into the Thermomix bowl and heat for 2 minutes, 37 degrees, Speed 1.
Add the raw sugar, flour, salt, bread improver and olive oil and mix for 6 seconds, Speed 6.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and knead for 7 minutes, Interval/Kneading function.
Place the dough into a greased ThermoServer (or a greased bowl with a tea towel on top). Allow to prove until doubled in size in a warm spot (this will take approximately 1 hour).
Knead the dough back down and place into a lightly greased loaf tin. Spread the dough out to the edges.
Brush the top of the dough with water and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Allow the dough to rise to the top of the loaf tin.
Place the tin into a cold oven and turn onto 200 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Cook for 30 minutes or until crunchy on top (and it sounds hollow when tapped).
Leave in the tin to cool for a couple of minutes before turning onto a wire rack.
Notes
RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
For the best results, use Baker's flour instead of plain flour
Make sure your yeast is in date and active before using
Allow the dough to rise in a warm spot until doubled in size
Once the dough is in the baking tin, allow it to rise to the top of the tin
Brushing the top of the dough with water helps it to bake into a golden, crusty top
Sesame seeds are optional
Our bread is best served within 1-2 days of baking
Store at room temperature (in a bread bag or wrapped in a tea towel)