1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, plus extra for kneading
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup natural wheat bran
1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
1/4 cup wheat germ
2 Tablespoons oat bran
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except milk. Make a well in the center and pour the milk in, stirring to moisten. Knead dough lightly until it holds together, adding a little extra flour if necessary to make a sticky but manageable dough. Pat into a seven inch round, about one inch high. Cut n X in the center Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Traditionally, classic Irish Soda Bread is made with just four ingredients: flour or grain, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk. Modern versions contain additions of sugar, butter, egg, and raisins or other fruits for added flavor. This is a take on the classic version, except instead of simply using white flour, it uses a variety of different grains for added texture and nutrition. Sugar, butter, and fruit may be added as desired, and the dough may also be brushed with egg wash before baking. Irish soda bread is a popular Irish cake-like bread, especially around St. Patrick's Day. I have made many versions of it. It is hearty, and good warm with a little butter or jam. It gets its characteristic taste and texture from the tangy flavor of buttermilk, and the baking soda that reacts with this acid to make the bread rise.
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