Whole Wheat Soda Bread

Preheat oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

In a large bowl, combine flours, oats, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Add 2 tablespoons of softened butter and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingers until it is well combined. Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk. Stir until it is just combined; it will be sticky and uneven.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into an 8-inch round with floured hands. Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet and cut a 3/4 inch deep cross into the top of the loaf with a very sharp knife. Bake the loaf for 40–45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Brush the baked soda bread with melted butter and transfer it to a wire rack to cool. Allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into it. Serve warm.