Wholemeal bread

• 1 oz (25 g) fresh yeast or 1 level tablespoon dried yeast

Dissolve the fresh yeast in half the water and stir in the treacle. If using dried yeast, have the water hand-hot, stir in the treacle and sprinkle in the yeast. Set dried yeast mixture in a warm place for 10–15 minutes, or until frothy. Mix the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the fat in pieces and rub in with the fingertips.

Add the yeast together with the remaining tepid wa