Irish Brown Soda Bread

found on "vintage victuals" - http://www.vintagevictuals.com/2009/03/may-rain-fall-soft-upon-your-fields.html

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 3  cups whole wheat flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 1⁄4 cups buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Measure all dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl, combining well and making sure that there are no lumps of brown sugar. Pour in the buttermilk and stir with a wooden spoon just until a soft dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about a minute until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half, and press down on the top of each half to flatten. Place the two loaves on a large ungreased baking sheet – preferably non-stick. Sprinkle the tops of the loaves with a little bit of flour, and, using a sharp knife, mark the shape of a cross on the top of each loaf.
4. Allow the two loaves to rest for at least 10 minutes before baking. Bake on the middle-rack of the oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is toasty, brown, and crunchy.
5. Cool on racks and serve with Irish butter.