Dilled Brown Bread

1. 1

   In a large bowl whisk together the flours, the salt, the baking soda, the baking powder, and the dill seeds.

2. 2

   In a bowl whisk together the buttermilk, 3 tablespoons of the butter, and the honey, add the mixture to the flour mixture, and stir the dough until it is just combined.

3. 3

   Turn the dough out into a buttered 9-inch ceramic or glass pie plate and with floured hands pat it into a 7-inch round loaf.

4. 4

   Brush the top with 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter, cut an X 1/4 inch deep across the top, and bake the bread in the middle of a preheated 375F.

5. 5

   oven for 1 hour, or until it is golden and sounds hollow when the bottom is tapped.

6. 6

   Transfer the bread to a rack, brush it with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and let it cool on the rack for at least 4 hours before slicing.

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