Sunflower Soda Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. yellow cornmeal
1/2 c. unsalted sunflower seeds
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. buttermilk
1 large egg

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix flour, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, sunflower seeds, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
Add buttermilk and egg; beat until dough is thoroughly moistened and stretchy, about 2 minutes.
Spoon dough in 2 equal mounds, each on center of a 10 x 15-inch pan.
With floured hands, pat each portion into an 8-inch round.
With a floured sharp knife, cut a 1/2-inch deep cross on top of each round.
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
Switch pan positions after 15 minutes. Serve warm or cool; cut into wedges.
To store, wrap airtight when cool.
Hold at room temperature up until next day, or freeze. Makes 2 loaves, each about 1 1/3 pounds.