Soda Bread - milk

Method

• Pour the milk into a bowl and add the juice of 1/2 a lemon.
• Let stand for 10 minutes until it starts to curdle.
• In another bowl, combine the French-style bread flour, whole wheat flour, salt, and baking soda.
• Mix by hand to combine.
• Add the buttermilk and mix with a spoon in a circular motion, just until all the ingredients have blended.
• Preheat oven to 400°C.
• Sprinkle flour on your work surface and place the dough on top.
• Flour your hands, and form the dough into a ball.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dust with flour.
• Place the ball of dough on the baking sheet, sprinkle with the whole-wheat flour, and use a large knife to make to crosscuts on the bottom.
• Bake for 20 minutes without opening the oven door.
• Remove from oven and give the bread a pat. If it sounds hollow and feels crusty, the bread is ready. If not, bake a few more minutes.
• Serve warm with butter.