the next morning, knock down the bread. divide it in half and put each half into a buttered bread tin. cover the tins with a tea towel and let rise all day.
3. when you come home, heat the oven to 400 degrees, paint the tops of the loaves with milk, and bake for 40 minutes, turning once. let cool on a rack until cool enough to handle, then turn out of the tins and let cool entirely. 