
Mix the yeast with a teaspoon of syrup and a little warm water. Stand for about 10 minutes until frothy. Pour the rest of the syrup, the salt, oil and flour into a large mixing bowl. Pour the yeast into the flour and knead thoroughly for 5 minutes. Put a teaspoon of oil into into the bowl , turn the dough into it, cover the bowl with a clean damp tea towel or cling wrap and leave in a warm place for about an hour till double. Grease and place into a loaf tin. Punch dough down, add the seeds and knead thoroughly. Put the dough into the tin, cover and keep warm for another 35 to 40 minutes. Pre-heat the oven , 425°F and bake for 45-50 minutes. Then cool on a rack.