Soda Bread

Directions

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 400°C.
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.