Yesterday we had friends to lunch, so I thought I would make some fresh bread. I even had to buy linseed for this occasion - something I have never bought before. Judging by how much linseed is left in the bag, I will be making this again!
The bread was fairly straight forward, and rose beautifully in the warm conservatory.
My fatal error was to make one loaf instead of two smaller ones. Mary does say that you can make one or two loaves, but I think the cooking time is suitable for two smaller ones. Consequently I did not bake it for long enough, and although it sounded hollow when I tapped it, hollow was the last thing that this loaf was! I ended up having to slice it up and put it back in the oven for a while. Our guests were very understanding. It was rather dense and filling, but I have to say that I really should bake this one again and make two smaller loaves, as I think it has potential. At least there was still millionaires shortbread and chocolate brownies for afters!
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