2 c. white flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk

or IRISH SODA BREAD:

3 c. white flour
1/2-1 c. raisins
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk

Mix all the dry ingredients together and then add the buttermilk. Mix together with a spoon, then remove from the bowl and knead on a floured surface. Add a touch of flour or buttermilk, whichever is needed to get a moist but not sticky dough. Pat into a round loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. The loaf is done if tapping on the bottom gives a hollow sound.