122: How to Shape a Loaf for a Tin - Bake with Jack

Ok, I know we've been here before BUT that was ages ago, like years ago! The last video I made about shaping up a tinned loaf is now SUPER old, painfully slow and more than a little bit awkward let's be honest. So now, in the spirit of the Back to Basics Trilogy we did a while ago I have refilmed this one bigger and better than before.

I hope you don't mind but I felt it was time :-) Here are the dimensions of the tins I used:

2lb Tin Dimensions:
Base 10cm x 16.5cm
Top 13cm x 20cm
Height 9cm

1lb Tin Dimensions:
Base 7.5cm x 13cm
Top 10.5cm x 16cm
Height 7cm

LONG 2lb Tin Dimensions:
Base 8cm x 27cm
Top 11cm x 30cm
Height 7cm

Dough Spec for one 2lb loaf or two 1lb loaves:
400g Strong White Bread Flour
100g Wholemeal Flour
340g Room Temperature Water
10g Olive Oil
12g Fresh Yeast (7g dry)
8g Salt

Short Cut Recipe:

Dissolve yeast in water, mix all ingredients together.
8 Minutes kneading on an UNFLOURED surface
1 hour rest
Divide and preshape into balls
15 minutes rest
SHAPE
1 hour rest/final rise
40 minutes bake at 190C Fan/338F/Gas Mark 6

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[hergp]

At 68 I just started to beke my own Bread ( I am Housebound and Disabled & a Stroke Survivor) I love to be stocked up on all the food I normally use Jack but fresh bread was the onliy Item I needed on a more regular basis, So I thought its time to lurn how to back. I am following you on You Tube as You are The Best Chap I have Seen who I understand and easy as taking a breath to be honest.

[christinecunningham]

I’ve never seen a male baker caress and love his dough like you do. And you have wonderful hands. (Don’t get scared: I have grandchildren your age, and I’m way too tired to stalk anyone.)

[marksjordan]

Great! It’s rare to find such a high quality professional instructional video! First class! 👍

[MikeMartin-tu]

Just wanted you to know that you saved my 100% whole wheat bread. It was always coming out flat and under size. Now I follow the same recipe but I use your shaping method for the for the loaf for tightening the top and such. Works perfectly thank you!

[ddammadd]

Having gotten all the knowledge im gonna get by watching all these videos, I now put them on just before bed so I have sweet, doughy, British sounding dreams.

[Lookatmeshine]

I just found this channel because I've started making bread again (the first time since I was a child) and wanted to learn how to shape a loaf in different ways. Your voice is so calming, your love for your craft evident and your knowledge just wonderful to absorb. Thank you so much for this channel and what you do. ❤️

[PalmettoPrepared]

Ive been baking breads for years and my mind has been blown. Been binging your channel all day and im absolutely impressed. Every problem ive ever had you have addressed clearly and easily. Nice work man. Cheers from across the pond

[patriciazander]

Jack thank you for these tutorials explaining how to handle dough...I am learning to make sourdough bread and the wonderful other bakers on Youtube are generally not professional bakers and this part of the process is not their strong suit (I do follow two though who have a good understanding sourdough bread baking in general). I also gravitate toward your warm spirit and you make me smile. God bless you and your family!

[libby]

Love your channel, Jack. I have learned so much. May I suggest one thing, that I for one, would surly find helpful, is for you to show us the level of rise in a pan just before baking. Thank you.

[Matt_H_]

This is how I've been shaping my basic loaves since watching one of your older tutorials. Watching this has given me some more tips and made the process clearer. Thank you!

[LightZone]

Your videos are absolute fantastic! Watching you is like watching a magician or a well versed salesman demonstrating the latest kitchen gadget at a carnival 👍 Extremely entertaining and educational. Thanks for all your efforts.

[nathanielharter]

You are an amazing teacher. Very specific but you don't add in needed details so it is easy to follow.

I have been trying for the past 5 years to get good or even decent at making bread. I gave up for a while. But in the past few months have started making it again. You have been a huge help and my bread is day and night different then it used to be.

You are great Jack! Keep up the amazing work.

[klcpca]

I am a total newbie at making bread... yes please.... bring on the shaping video. I'm very much a "learn by watching" person!! Love your videos!!! It's mesmerizing to watch a expert work their magic when doing their craft!!

[locater]

No matter how much times I look at this video it's still amazing and it's easy to understand

[TheJoaovbt]

Thank you! I've always had trouble fitiing the dough in my tin, it's kinda long and when you pulled out the last one I got so excited that I would finally be able to shape it right!
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[lisarct]

One thing I wanted to see was the size of the dough sticking up out of the tin when risen fully and ready to bake. I guess I will see that in a few hours when my loaf is ready. Thanks Jack.

[markyfromars]

Watching your professional hands moves when You play with the dough is soo soothing 😀

[derekmitchell]

Excellent video, Jack - one of the most helpful, as it applies to yeasted and SD, presumably. Nothing like showing, rather than telling. So yes please to another shaping video - good revision.

[mgl-]

I have now been following you during our Lockdown period and I have learnt so much, My bread is now getting better and better. Thank you so much for the new skill. Keep up the good work. Back to work next week, but great skill for weekends specially during cold winter months. Take care and stay safe

[patburke]

I don’t have much trouble shaping the dough for 1lb tins, but have always struggled shaping for 2lb especially long tins. The finished loaf never looked right! This video has helped me a lot. Thanks Jack! 😊