Joanna's Cookbook: Traditional Soda Bread

Ingredients :
1lb Wholemeal Flour
1½ tsp Baking Soda
2 tsp of Salt
10 oz Buttermilk
Method :
Sift the flour, baking soda and salt into a bowl.
Add the milk and mix to a smooth dough with your hands.
Place on a floured board, knead lightly and roll into a round shape.
Place on a greased baking sheet and cut a deep cross in the centre.
Bake at 220° C for about 40 minutes.
Notes:

If you do not have buttermilk you can use sour milk or fresh milk soured with a little lemon juice or vinegar.
The bread should sound hollow when tapped. If the bottom seems under-done, turn it upside-down and bake for a few more minutes.

Wrap the freshly cooked bread in a clean tea towel as it cools. This helps to keep the crust soft.