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Hearty Soda Bread

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3½ cups Irish wholemeal flour
  • 1¼ cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup (optional) wheat bran
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400˚F.
  • Mix flours, optional wheat bran, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Mix in the buttermilk and then the baking soda. The dough may be soft and sticky but should hold its shape on a flat pan.
  • Use floured hands to transfer to a buttered baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400˚F for 40-45 minutes until browned.