Ballymaloe Brown Yeast Bread

This wholemeal loaf has been made at Ballymaloe House since the 1950s and is a variation on the Grant loaf created accidentally by Doris Grant, who was keen to produce an easy-to-make, nourishing loaf. The main ingredients – wholemeal flour, treacle and yeast – are highly nutritious.

This bread is a brilliant introduction to yeast bread-making. There’s no need for a machine – it’s made entirely by hand; there’s no kneading involved; there’s only one rising; and it’s easy to scale up