Mix the dough using either

Bread Machine dough setting;

or by hand, place the dough in a covered bowl or proving basket and leaving the dough to rise until doubled in size.

Flatten the dough by folding it out and kneading it gently into a ball

Shape the dough: either

Shape into a flattened oval

If using a large loaf tin shape into the length of the tin. The tin should be greased and dusted with flour before putting the dough into the tin

Dampen the surface with water and dust with flour

You can personalise the finish by using a sharp blade to slice the top surface with 4 or 5 slashes

Cover and leave in a warm place to rise until again doubled in size. Meanwhile switch on the oven 200°C (Conventional oven) or 190°C (Fan oven)

Bake in the over for 25 minutes.

Place on a cooling rack and allow to cool before slicing

Put the wet ingredients into the bread machine and then the dry ingredients into the bread machine pan as in the General Guide.

Set the machine on the Wholemeal setting and press start