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With its picturesque harbour, dramatic landscape and rich history, Barmouth leaves a lasting impression

Makes 6Prep time 30 min, plus overnightfirst proving and minimum2 hours second proving • 510g lukewarm water • 1g (¼ tsp) fast-action driedyeast • 784g ‘00’ flour (see p36) • 24g sea salt flakes • Fin

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We’ve relied on Charlie Bigham for effortless and tasty ready-made meals since 1996. Thankfully, as these crowd-pleasing recipes prove, his approach to cooking from scratch is just as flavourful and fuss-free

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