Brown bread

My brown bread is simple to make and tastes delicious. The toppings transform it and are guaranteed to keep you feeling satisfied and energized for your busy life

Brown bread

SERVES

12

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

5

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

45

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 240g wholemeal flour

  • 120g plain flour

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 350 ml buttermilk

  • 1 egg

  • For the top of the bread:

  • 50 g mixed seeds

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 20g porridge oats

  • Topping ideas: 

  • Beetroot hummus and seeds

  • Avocado and poached eggs

  • Peanut butter and banana

  • Pesto and pine nuts

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly oil a bread tin.

  2. Mix the flour, baking powder, mixed seeds and salt in a bowl. Add the buttermilk, egg and honey and stir through until well combined.

  3. Pour the dough into the bread tin and top with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of oats.

  4. Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown. Tip the bread onto a wire rack and leave to cool.

  5. Cut into slices and serve with one of the topping suggestions below.