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Oatmeal Soda Bread

Servings: 2 loaves

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🧂 Ingredients

1 lb wholemeal flour
1 tsp salt
2 oz lard
4 tbsps coarse oatmeal
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1/2 pint milk
1/2 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1 Mix the flour, soda and salt. Rub in the lard then mix in the oatmeal. Gradually
stir in enough milk to make a firm dough.
2 Divide into two equal pieces. Turn on to a floured board and shape into a
flattened ball (5 inches (12.5 cm) in diameter).
3 Place on two floured baking trays, score each bread lightly into quarters, and
bake at Mark 7 (220°C) 425°F for 30 minutes, or until the bread is browned.
4 Cool on a wire rack.