Irish Brown Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Mix dry ingredients.
3. 3
   Stir in enough buttermilk to make the dough soft.
4. 4
   Dust the work surface with wheat flour.
5. 5
   Knead the dough until smooth.
6. 6
   Form dough into a circle about 1 1/2 inches thick.
7. 7
   Mark a deep cross in the top with a floured knife.
8. 8
   Put on parchment paper and place on a baking sheet.
9. 9
   Bake for 45 minutes or until bread is browned and sounds hollow when tapped on the base.
10. 10
    Cool on a wire rack and wrap in a clean tea towel to keep soft.