Three Seed Bread

1. 1

   Mix the yeast with a teaspoon of syrup and a little warm water.

2. 2

   Stand for about 10 minutes until frothy.

3. 3

   Pour the rest of the syrup, the salt, oil and flour into a large mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Pour the yeast into the flour and knead thoroughly for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Put a teaspoon of oil into into the bowl , turn the dough into it, cover the bowl with a clean damp tea towel or cling film and leave to rest in a warm place for about an hour until it has risen well.

6. 6

   Grease a non-stick 2lb loaf tin.

7. 7

   Push the dough down, add the seeds and knead thoroughly.

8. 8

   Put the dough into the tin, cover and keep warm for another 35 to 40 minutes.

9. 9

   Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 7, 425F, 210C, and bake for 45-50 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove, tip out of it's tin and tap.

11. 11

    If it sounds hollow, it's ready, if not, bake for another 5 minutes upside down.

12. 12

    Then cool on a rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.