Irish Soda Bread

Nutrition
Calories: 113.88 kcalCarbohydrates: 23.44 gProtein: 4.49 gFat: 0.66 gSaturated Fat: 0.19 gCholesterol: 0.82 mgSodium: 155.83 mgFiber: 2.72 gVitamin A: 0.183 IUCalcium: 32.1 mgIron: 1.27 mg
Ingredients
- 4 cups stone-ground whole-wheat flour
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups low-fat 1% milk fat buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In large mixing bowl combine whole-wheat flour, 1-1/2 cups of the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing well to combine. Make a well in the center of flour mixture; pour in milk. Using a large metal spoon, mix well to combine.
- Using your hands, knead in bowl until well combined.
- Sprinkle remaining all-purpose flour onto work surface; turn dough out onto floured surface and knead until smooth, 1 or 2 minutes.
- Shape dough into 7-inch round loaf about 3 inches thick and transfer to nonstick baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross about 1 inch deep through the surface of the dough.
- Bake for 40 - 45 minutes (until a toothpick inserted in center comes out dry). Transfer bread to wire rack and let cool completely.
- To serve, cut into 24 equal slices.