I add a measure of rolled oats, that I've soaked in boiling water until the water turns milky, to my dough mix. This introduces warmth to the dough to help with rising. I also start my yeasted loaf by mixing half the recipe flour with most of the water and half the yeast, leaving for a couple of hours, till bubbly. I then add the reminder of the flour and proceed as normal. I don't add any more yeast. This method makes quite moist bread. I also store my bread in a clean tea towel, inside a plastic bag. This too seems to keep the bread moist.

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