Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 12 cups barley flour
  • 12 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 13 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed (optional)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush an 8 or 9 inch cast-iron skillet with 2 tablespoons of the butter.
  • Sift the dry ingredients and caraway seeds (if using) together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and vegetable oil.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix until blended.
  • Do not overmix.
  • You will have something between batter and dough.
  • Spoon the mixture into the skillet and smooth top with a rubber spatula.
  • Drizzle the remaining butter over the top.
  • Bake until golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean, 50 minutes.
  • Serve slightly warm.
  • Serves 6.