Traditional Wholemeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F Brush heavy large baking sheet with vegetable oil.
2. 2
   Combine whole wheat flour, bran, sugar, baking soda, and salt in large bowl.
3. 3
   Sift all purpose flour into bowl; stir well to combine.
4. 4
   Add buttermilk and stir until shaggy dough forms.
5. 5
   Turn dough out onto lightly floured work surface and knead briefly until dough comes together, about 10 turns.
6. 6
   Shape dough into 5-inch round.
7. 7
   Cut large 1/2-inch-deep X in top of dough round.
8. 8
   Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
9. 9
   Bake bread until pale golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean and dry, about 45 minutes.
10. 10
    Transfer bread to rack and cool completely.