Classic Brown Soda Bread

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

3 cups

Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour

1 cup

All-Purpose Flour

1 tsp

Baking Soda

1 tsp

Salt

1 1/2 cups

Buttermilk

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour (3 cups) , All-Purpose Flour (1 cup) , Baking Soda (1 tsp) , and Salt (1 tsp) .

Step 3

Add Buttermilk (1 1/2 cups) , up to 1 3/4 cups, enough to make a stiff dough.

Step 4

Sprinkle a little flour on a baking sheet and place dough on it.

Step 5

Shape into a round shape and use a sharp knife to slice a large X about an inch deep across the entire surface.

Step 6

Bake for 30-40 minutes, until risen and golden-brown on top. The bottom should sound hollow when tapped.

Step 7

Wrap in a clean towel and cool completely on a rack before slicing.