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  1. Put the flours, salt and yeast into a bowl.
  2. Mix to a soft dough with the honey, oil and water.
  3. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.
  4. Shape and put into an appropriate greased tin.
  5. Leave to prove slowly until double in size.
  6. Add your chosen topping/glaze if using and place in an oven preheated to 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7 and immediately turn the heat down to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. When cooked the loaf should sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  9. If you want your loaf to prove faster, use 2 ½ tsp (1 sachet) of Allinson Easy Bake Yeast.