“Irish” Soda Wheat Bread

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   1. Preheat the oven to 400F or 200C.

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   2. In a mixing bowl, add in the egg and then gradually add the buttermilk, whisking to mix.

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   3. Beat in melted butter until mixed.

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   4. In another bowl, sift and mix the flours and baking soda.

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   5. Stir in the buttermilk mixture into the sifted dry ingredients. The dough should be thick, like brownie mixture. If it's too runny, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time and if too dry, add 1 tablespoon buttermilk at a time.

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   6. Plop the dough into a medium loaf pan or a round baking tin.

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   7. With a sharp wet knife, slit the tip with 3 long gashes (I forgot this so the top burst open. Still good though.)

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   8. Bake for 40-50 minutes. Make sure the top is really browned. I took mine out a tad too early and the centre was slightly uncooked. But still yummy.

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   9. Let cook thoroughly before slicing. It's very crumbly. I kept mine sliced, wrapped in baking paper and then plastic foil before freezing.

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    This is lovely spread with jam or even a squirt of honey.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.