Wheaten Bread (Maddybenny, Irish)

Instructions

1. 1

   In large bowl, stir together whole wheat and all-purpose flours, baking soda, salt and nutmeg.

2. 2

   Make a well in centre; add buttermilk and orange rind.

3. 3

   Mix just until dough is soft but not sticky.

4. 4

   Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead 10 times.

5. 5

   Put dough into greased 8 x 4 in (1.5 L) loaf pan.

6. 6

   Bake in 350F (180C) oven 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Reduce temperature to 300F (150C); bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until a cake tester inserted in centre of loaf comes out clean.

8. 8

   Turn out onto wire rack.