Pour the water and milk into a bowl and stir in the sugar .

Sprinkle the yeast on top and leave to bloom for around 10 minutes, until foamy.

Add the flour and salt into your stand mixer with the dough hook attached.

Pour the yeast water into the mixer and knead until a dough begins to form. Continue mixing for an additional 7 minutes.

Use your hand to work the dough into a ball and return it to the mixing bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and leave to rise in a warm place for around 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Punch the dough down and divide it into two. Form each bit into the shape of a loaf and place into two greased pans.

Cover with a kitchen towel and leave to rise again until doubled in size.

Bake at 365F/180C for 27-30 or until slightly golden on top.

Tip out onto a wire rack and leave to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.