Although this takes alittle time to prepare, it’s not onerous and is a great way to feed a crowd for brunch. The loaf is lovely served warm from the oven, or toasted and thickly spread with apple butter.
Whisk together the flour, sugar, mixed spice and yeast. Combine the vanilla and almond extract with 300ml (10½fl oz) water and gradually stir into the flour. Bring the mixture together into a soft dough