Soda Bread

1. 1

   Pour the milk into a bowl and add the juice of 1/2 a lemon.

2. 2

   Let stand for 10 minutes until it starts to curdle.

3. 3

   In another bowl, combine the French-style bread flour, whole wheat flour, salt, and baking soda.

4. 4

   Mix by hand to combine.

5. 5

   Add the buttermilk and mix with a spoon in a circular motion, just until all the ingredients have blended.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 400u00b0C.

7. 7

   Sprinkle flour on your work surface and place the dough on top.

8. 8

   Flour your hands, and form the dough into a ball.

9. 9

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dust with flour.

10. 10

    Place the ball of dough on the baking sheet, sprinkle with the whole-wheat flour, and use a large knife to make to crosscuts on the bottom.

11. 11

    Bake for 20 minutes without opening the oven door.

12. 12

    Remove from oven and give the bread a pat. If it sounds hollow and feels crusty, the bread is ready. If not, bake a few more minutes.

13. 13

    Serve warm with butter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.