🍞 Wholemeal Air Fryer Bread

Prep15 min + proving

Cook30 min

Temp200°C

Primary Rack Bottom Rack Position

Secondary Rack N/A

Shopping List

• 500g wholemeal flour
• 350ml lukewarm water
• 7g fast-action dried yeast (1 sachet)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp vegetable oil (or softened butter)

Rack Setup & Method

1. Preheat: Set rack air fryer to 200°C on Air Fry / Bake mode for 3 minutes.
2. Mix Dough: Combine the wholemeal flour, yeast, salt, and oil in your mixer bowl.
3. Add Water: Gradually stream in the lukewarm water while mixing. Stop adding water as soon as the dough pulls cleanly away from the edges of the bowl, leaving a smooth, clean bowl.
4. Prove: Shape the dough, transfer to a greased 2lb loaf tin (or an air-fryer safe tray), cover, and leave in a warm place until doubled in size.
5. Tray Loading: Place the proved loaf tin on the Bottom Rack.
6. Cook: Air fry at 200°C for 30 minutes.
7. Finish: Remove from the tin and tap the bottom of the loaf. It should sound completely hollow. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

💡 Pro Tip: Always bake bread on the bottom rack — this keeps the top crust far enough away from the top heating elements so it doesn't scorch before the centre is fully baked.