Ingredients

•          170g/6oz wholemeal flour
•          170g/6oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting
•          ½ tsp salt
•          ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
•          290ml/10fl oz buttermilk

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Method

1.     Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
2.     Tip the flours, salt and bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl and stir. Make a well in the centre and pour in the buttermilk, mixing quickly with a large fork to form a soft dough. (Depending upon the absorbency of the flour, you may need to add a little milk if the dough seems too stiff but it should not be too wet or sticky.)
3.     Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Form into a round and flatten the dough slightly before placing on a lightly floured baking sheet.
4.     Cut a cross on the top and bake for about 30 minutes or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Cool on a wire rack.