Irish Brown Soda Bread

• flour9¼ oz
• wholemeal flour9¼ oz
• salt1 teaspoon
• baking soda1 teaspoon
• buttermilk2 cups
• egg1

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine both types of flour with baking soda and salt in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Add the buttermilk and using a wooden spoon mix until you get nice dough.

3. 3

   Transfer onto a floured surface and form into a loaf (do not knead, the less you work the dough the better).

4. 4

   Using both hands make moves like if you wanted to lift the dough, then tuck it under and at the same time turn it in clockwise/anticlockwise direction.

5. 5

   Repeat several times.

6. 6

   This will shape the dough into a nice round loaf.

7. 7

   Place the dough onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and mark a cross using a knife (you can also cut it into quarters, if you prefer smaller loaves).

8. 8

   Brush with egg wash and place in a preheated oven.

9. 9

   Bake at 200 C/400 F for 30 minutes or until ready (if you knock on the bottom of the bread and you hear a hollow sound you know its ready).

10. 10

    Let it cool down on a wire rack before serving.