Brown Irish Soda Bread

From Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  egg, beaten
• 3⁄4 cup buttermilk
• 1  egg, beaten

Directions

1. In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/4 t. salt.
2. Cut in butter.
3. Combine 1 egg and buttermilk and add to flour mixture; stir till just moistened.
4. On a lightly floured surface, knead gently for 12 strokes.
5. On a greased baking sheet, shape dough into a 6-in. round loaf.
6. Cut a 4-in. cross, 1/4-in. deep, on the top.
7. Brush with one beaten egg.
8. Bake for 35 minute in a 375 degree oven.
9. Cool on rack.