I got this recipe from a friend from university a long time ago and I made it loads when I was a student. The beauty of the recipe is that you need nothing else but a bowl, a cup, and a (wooden) spoon -- plus a bread pan and the ingredients, of course.

Last week, for some strange reason,  I woke up in the middle of the night and suddenly remembered the recipe. So I tried it again, and it was super delicious, and the kids loved it! It is seriously so simple to make. Here’s the recipe.

Nut & raisin bread

In a bowl, stir together:

• 2 cups of plain flour

• 1 cup of rye flour (or use plain flour instead)

• 1 cup of muscovado sugar

• 1 bag of baking powder (16 grams)

• 1 cup of milk

• 1 cup of raisins (soak in hot water for a few minutes)

• 1 cup of hazelnuts

• 2 tbl sp of treacle (like golden syrup, or molasses)

Transfer to buttered bread pan and bake in the middle of a medium hot oven (150C / 300F) for about 45 minutes. Wonderful to eat warm with butter, or excellent cooled down as well. Great for picnics, lunch boxes, or a healthy afternoon snack.

Enjoy!

xxx Esther