Rustic Irish Soda Bread
Preheat your oven to 450° F. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside.
Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl, except for the oats. Combine 1 cup of buttermilk and shortening in a bowl. Stir the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing slowly. Add oats and mix just until combined.
Knead the dough briefly on a floured work surface. Form into a round shape. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Make a cross on the top with the dull side of a knife edge.
Bake for 10 minutes and then reduce temperature to 375° F. Bake until brown and firm, about 45 minutes more. Let cool at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Ingredients:
3 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons shortening
1/3 cup rolled oats
Number of servings: 12
Cooking time: 55 minutes
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