Traditional Irish Wheaten Bread

Ingredients

Wholemeal flour

2 cups

Plain flour

1 cup

Baking soda

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Buttermilk

1 1/2 cups

Honey

2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a standard loaf tin.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the wholemeal flour, plain flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together to ensure even distribution and remove any lumps.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and honey until well combined, creating a harmonious blend of wet ingredients.
4. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Be cautious not to overmix; it’s perfectly fine to have a few lumps in the batter.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin, smoothing the top with a spatula if needed for an even rise.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until the bread has risen, is golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite spread, and relish the hearty goodness.