Ingredients:

450g/1 lb wholemeal flour

1 tsp breadsoda

1 tsp brown sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp wheatgerm

1 tbsp bran

300ml/ ½pt buttermilk

1 egg (optional)

2 tbsp oil

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C.

2. Mix all the ingredients together, then pour into a lightly oiled loaf tin.

3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 mins, then reduce the heat to 170°C/fan 150°C and bake or a further 40 mins.