3 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 c. white flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. buttermilk
1 beaten egg

Mix the whole wheat flour thoroughly with the white flour, salt, and baking soda. Make a well in the center and gradually mix in the buttermilk and the beaten egg. You may need less or more liquid depending on the absorbent quality of the flour. Put onto a floured baking sheet and with the palm of your hand form into a loaf shape or use a greased and floured loaf tin.

Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 15 minutes. Wrap the baked bread in a damp tea cloth and leave to cool on a wire rack.