Irish Brown Soda Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift the flours, salt and baking soda together into a large bowl.
2. 2
   Stir in the oats.
3. 3
   Make a well in the center; pour in the buttermilk and stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together to form a soft, moist dough.
4. 4
   If it seems too dry, add a few more tablespoons buttermilk.
5. 5
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form it into a large, rounded disk, about 8-inches in diameter and with a sharp knife, cut a deep cross through the dough, cutting the disk almost into quarters. On a buttered baking sheet, bake the bread in the middle of a preheated 425° oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350° and bake 20 to 25 minutes more, or until the bread is crusty and richly browned.
6. 6
   Let it cool on a rack. Yields 1 large loaf.