BROWN BREAD
2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cup white flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (or baking soda)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Place all dry ingredients into mixing bowl; mix well.
Pour buttermilk slowly while mixing to a soft dough. Mix
well, but do not knead. Form into a round and place on a
greased baking sheet or in a round loaf pan. Bake 45
minutes at 350 degrees.
Makes 1 loaf
OAT BREAD
8 ounces regular oatmeal (not instant)
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 cup flour
2 tablespoons melted butter
In a cool place, soak oatmeal overnight in buttermilk,
making sure milk covers oats. Next day, add baking
powder, salt and some of the flour. Mix well with
wooden spoon or fork, continually adding flour until
dough is sticky. Place dough on greased baking sheet or
in round bread pan, forming a round loaf; brush with
melted butter. Bake 30 minutes at 325 to 350 degrees.
When toothpick put into center comes out clean, it's
ready. If needed, bake 10 minutes longer, or till pick
comes out clean.
Makes 1 loaf.
SODA BREAD #1
4 cups (1 pound) flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 pint of milk or buttermilk
Raisins or currants (optional)
Mix dry ingredients together. Add milk or buttermilk to
form a loose dough. Add raisins or currants, if desired.
Place dough on floured board and knead until smooth. Form
into a round about 2 inches high and make a large X with
a knife in top of dough. Bake on greased baking sheet at
375 degrees for 45 minutes.
Makes 1 loaf.
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