Ingredients
• 170g/6oz self raising flour
• 170g/6oz plain flour
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 290ml/ ½ pint buttermilk
Method
1) Preheat oven to 400f/200c/gas 6
2) Tip the flours, salt and bicarbonate of soda, into a large mixing bowl and stir.
3) Make a well in the centre, and pour in the buttermilk, mixing quickly with a large fork to form a soft dough. (depending upon the absorbency of the flour, you may need to add a little milk if the dough seems too stiff, but should not be too wet or sticky!)
4) Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly.
5) Form into a round, and flatten the dough slightly, before placing on a slightly floured baking sheet.
6) Cut a cross on the top and bake for about 30 mins or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
7) Cool on a wire rack.
To make the buttermilk add 4 squeezes of lemon juice to 290ml to milk, a clotting or cheese like effect should take place.
