then plaited and baked. Grease a 900g/2lb loaf tin and line with baking paper. To make the dough, place the flour in the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl if you are making it by hand.

Tuck both ends of the loaf underneath to give a tidy finish. Place the plaited dough onto a floured baking tray, and leave to prove for another hour, until risen again. Preheat the oven to 200C ...