Three Seed Bread

Directions

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.