Judydawn, thank youfor your post. I appreciate it.  I was using dried yeast.  I am only new to the bread making business.  The yeast and salt may well have touched.  I think perhaps also that I proved it in too warm a place. I was worried that it wasn't proving.

I will check out what you suggested. 

I didn't realise I had posted five times. Gee, almost a regular. lol.

thanks again.

Thermomixer, this was the first meal i have made in my thermie, and it was so easy and tasty, have earmarked that one to have again. Thank you for posting such a delicious recipe. Maddie

HI Cullidh and Mandi, I'm eastern melbourne.  Cannot wait to get my thermie, need a name for it. Do you all name yours?