Honey oat breakfast loaf

A simple, wholesome loaf that fills the kitchen with the smell of honey and oats. Makes one 900g loaf.

Ingredients

• 250g self-raising flour
• 100g rolled oats, plus extra for the top
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 4 tbsp honey
• 1 large egg
• 250ml milk
• 50g butter, melted

Method

1. Heat the oven to 180°C (fan 160°C) and line a 900g loaf tin.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, baking powder and salt.
3. In a jug, whisk together the honey, egg, milk and melted butter.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined — don't overmix.
5. Spoon into the tin, level the top and scatter with a few extra oats.
6. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until risen and a skewer comes out clean.
7. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out. Lovely toasted with butter and a drizzle of honey.