Title: Brown Irish Soda Bread
Categories: Quick
Yield: 1 Loaf

2	c	Self-raising Wholemeal flour
2	c	Self-raising unbleachd flour
1	ts	Bicarbonate of soda
3	c	Buttermilk

Preheat oven to 190C. Grease a baking tray with melted butter or margarine. Sift flours and bicarbonate of soda into a large mixing bowl. Use sufficient (up to 3 cups) buttermilk to moisten the ingredients and form a soft dough; the amount of buttermilk required will depend on the strength of the flour. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly untill smooth. Place round on a greased baking tray. With a floured knife score a deep cross, one third of the depth of the dough. Brush with water and sprinkle with a little flour. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until bread sounds hollow when tapped with the fingers. Hint: No yeast is used in this bread, Bicarbonate of soda and buttermilk give rise, texture and flavour. If buttermilk is unavailable use sour milk. Add one teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar to each cup of milk. Allow to stand 15 minutes before using. From: Marianne Riolo-minahan By "Jyoti X Ananthanarayanan;951;temp6;" on

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