Be careful to knead the dough gently when shaping it, so you don’t overwork it and make the final bread tough. Fold it once or twice, then use your palms to shape the dough into an oval.

Don’t add too much flour as the bread will become tough, knead until it’s glossy and not sticky. Melinda Hill 7. To make self-rising flour, mix 4 cups flour, 2 teaspoons salt and 2 tablespoons ...