Whole Wheat Oat Soda Bread

Instructions

1. To start, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

2. Then, gather your ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 cup oats, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 and 1/2 cups buttermilk, and 2 tablespoons honey

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, oats, baking soda, and salt

4. Mix well to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and honey until well combined

6. Next, create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the buttermilk mixture into the well

7. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, gently mix the wet and dry ingredients together until a shaggy dough forms

8. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a tough loaf

9. Once the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a round loaf

10. Place the loaf onto the prepared baking sheet and use a sharp knife to score a large "X" on the top of the bread

11. Bake the Whole Wheat Oat Soda Bread in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom

12. If the top of the bread starts to brown too quickly, you can cover it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning

13. Once the bread is done, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing

14. This bread is best enjoyed fresh, but any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days