Ingredients: 350g/12oz Odlums Coarse Ground Wholemeal 125g/4oz Odlums Cream Flour 15g/1/2 oz Wheatgerm (optional) 275-425ml/1/2-3/4pt Buttermilk or Sour Cream 1 tsp Bread Soda 1/2 tsp Salt 25g/1oz Bran (optional) Method: 1. Sieve the cream flour, salt and bread soda into a bowl. 2. Mix in the wholemeal, wheatgerm and bran, if used. 3. Add enough milk to make a soft dough. 4. Turn onto a lightly floured board. Knead until the mixture comes together smoothly. 5. Place dough on a floured baking sheet. Cut a cross over the top. 6. Place in a central oven position and bake in a preheated oven 400°F, 200°C, Gas 6 for approx. 40 mins. 7. When baked the bread will have a hollow sound if tapped on the base. Cool on a wire tray. 8. A dry tea towel wrapped around the bread at this stage helps to give a softer crust. Notes: Bread can also be baked in a 7inch deep cake tin.
