Brown Soda Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   Flour baking sheet.
3. 3
   Combine whole wheat flour, 2 cups all purpose flour, baking soda,and salt in large bowl; make well in center.
4. 4
   Pour 1 3/4 cups buttermilk into well and mix until soft dough forms, adding more buttermilk if stiff.
5. 5
   Knead gently on lightly floured surface until smooth, about 12 times.
6. 6
   Transfer to prepared sheet and form into 1-inch -high 8-inch round.
7. 7
   Bake until bread is brown and sounds hollow when tapped, 50 to 60 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool on rack 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Cut into wedges and serve.