Soda Bread with Oatmeal

Ingredients (serves 6)

• 175g Wholemeal Flour
• 50g Plain Flour
• 75g Oatmeal
• 1 Teasp Bicarbonate of Soda
• ½ Teasp Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 275ml Cultured Buttermilk or Semi Skimmed Milk

Method

Pre-heat oven to 190C / 375F / Gas Mark 5

1. Place all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Beat the egg and milk together, add to the dry ingredients. Mix with a knife, then by hand until the dough is smooth.
3. Form into a round shape and place on a greased baking tray, cut a cross on the centre of the loaf.
4. Bake for 40-50 minutes.
5. Cool on a wire rack.