Grease and line a 8.5 x 4.5 inch (21 x 11cm) loaf pan with parchment paper. Ensure it hangs over the sides of the tin for easy removal after baking. (see note 4)
Position the oven rack in the middle of the oven, and preheat to 356° F / 180° C (160° C fan).
In a large bowl, whisk together the self rising flour (self raising flour) and salt.
Then stir in the milk and mayonnaise. Mix until just combined. Once mixed the mixture resembles a thick batter like consistency.
Do not overmix - you are just need to mix until there are no visible streaks of flour in the mixture. (See note 3)
Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan(Optional)- Sprinkle with any topping or leave as is. Bake for 20 minutes or until a skewer or toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean with no unbaked mixture sticking to it.
Remove from the oven, but leave the bread in the baking pan for 10 minutes. then transfer to a cooling rack and cool for about 10-15 minutes before slicing