method
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) Gas mark 6
2. Sift together the flours and salt in a bowl. mix in the yeast and make a well in the dry ingredients, then stir in the warm apple juice and water mixture.
3. Dip a tablespoon into boiling water to heat it and then use the spoon to add the treacle (molasses) to the warm mixture and mix until you have a firm dough.
4. Knead thoroughly on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes. divide the mixture between the 2 non-stick loaf tins, cover with clingfilm (plastic wrap), and leave in a warmplace until the dough has doubled in size.
5. Place the tins on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops of the bread with a little water and then the cumin seeds. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven to cool slightly before leaving on a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Serve cold in slices or freeze until needed.
serving amount
makes 2 loaves
rate this recipe