Cinnamon raisin loaf

Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 200°C. In a bowl sift high-grade flour with spice and salt. Stir in wholemeal flour. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl place oats. Cover with warm water, honey and sprinkle over yeast. Leave for 10 minutes or until frothy. In a small bowl place raisins and cover with water, to soften. Once soft, drain raisins.

2 Add all dry ingredients except raisins to wet mix along with oil. Use a blunt butter knife to chop through until dough comes together. If needed, add a little extra water. Mix raisins into dough. Transfer to a greased bowl and cover with greased plastic wrap. Leave to double in size in a warm place for about 20 minutes.

3 Tip dough onto lightly floured bench. Knead a little to shape into a large long thin oval loaf. Or shape into two small oval loaves. Place long loaf diagonally onto a lightly greased oven tray. Brush dough with milk then use a bread knife to cut five slits into the top of the loaf. Leave another 25 minutes until doubled in size.

4 Bake for 25 minutes until golden. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.