Put the flour, salt, olive oil and yeast into a bowl and slowly add enough water just to bring the ingredients together.

Mix for 3 minutes, then tip out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.

(If you are using a food mixer, use the hook and mix for 5 minutes in total.

) Put the dough back in the bowl and leave to rise for 1 hour.

Line a baking tray.

Add the cheese and dried mint to the dough and shape into a sausage.

Taper the ends and place on the baking tray to rest for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas mark 7.

Cut diagonal slashes across the top of the dough and dust with flour.

Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.