Oven 180C

400g Wholemeal flour

300g White Bread flour

100g Oat flakes plus some to sprinkle on top

20g Bicarbonate of soda

10g Cream of tartar

10g Salt

3 Tbsp Black treacle

2 Tbsp Golden Syrup

1 egg lightly beaten

Buttermilk, whey or milk with few drops of lemon juice added

Mix all dry ingredients together.

Add egg and buttermilk to make a soft dough.

Divide into 2 equal portions and form into rounds. Place onto a greased baking tray.

Take a large knife or bread scraper and make a cross in the top, going almost down to the base and dividing it into quarters. Brush a little water on top and sprinkle with oats.

Bake in the centre of the oven for 45 minutes.

Cool on a rack and eat as soon as you can.