This is an amazingly easy, versatile recipe and has stood the test of time as an Irish classic. It is a no knead, no fuss style of bread which is my kind of recipe! You can change this classic by adding lots of tasty additions.
200g of wholegrain flour
275g strong white flour
350ml buttermilk
1 generous tsp of bicarbonate of soda
1 large free-range egg
1 tsp honey
A pinch of salt
Optional:
Cheese, bacon, spinach, wild garlic leaves or raisins, cranberries, chocolate chips etc
900g loaf tin
Large mixing bowl
Pyrex measuring jug