Brown Soda Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. all-purpose flour
3 c. whole wheat flour
2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. baking soda
4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. superfine sugar
4 Tbsp. butter
up to 3 3/4 c. buttermilk (or skim)

Preparation

Lightly grease a baking sheet.
Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Sift all dry ingredients into a large bowl.
Rub the butter into flour mixture.
Then add enough buttermilk to make a soft dough.
Knead lightly until smooth and transfer to the baking sheet.
Shape into a large round about 2 inches thick.
Using a floured handle of a wooden spoon, form a large cross on top.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes at 375\u00b0 until risen and firm.
Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool.
Makes one 2-pound loaf.