Traditional Irish Brown Soda Bread Recipe for St. Patrick's Day

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a bowl, mix together 4 cups of whole wheat flour, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in 2 cups of buttermilk, adding more if needed.

Using a claw-like hand, mix the flour into the buttermilk gently until combined.

Transfer the dough to a floured board and shape it into a round loaf with minimal kneading.

Grease a cast-iron pan with beef tallow and place the shaped loaf into the pan.

Make a cross on top of the loaf with a sharp knife.

Brush the top of the loaf with milk and sprinkle flaked salt on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, checking for doneness by tapping the bottom.

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