Cookbook:Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread

| North America | Irish cuisine | Breakfast cuisine | Vegetarian cuisine | Bread

Ingredients

 * 2 cups whole-wheat
 * 2 cups flour
 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 2 cups buttermilk

Procedure

 * 1) Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C / gasmark 3).
 * 2) Use cooking spray or grease and then lightly flour a 9x5x3-inch baking pan.
 * 3) Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
 * 4) Form a cavity in the middle.
 * 5) Pour in the buttermilk.
 * 6) Mix until just moistened. Too much mixing will make it tough.
 * 7) Gently shape the dough to fit pan.
 * 8) Cut the top at least three times with a knife.
 * 9) Bake for 65–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean.
 * 10) Cool on a wire rack.
 * 11) Wrap in tea-towel or foil several hours or overnight for best flavor.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * If you're in a hurry, bake at 375°F for 35–40 minutes.
 * Buttermilk could be substituted with a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar in milk.
 * "Baker's Secret" is a brand of cooking spray that includes the flour.