Five-Grain Soda Bread

Method

• Mix vinegar or lemon juice with milk for sour milk and set aside
• If using powdered skim milk, use almost 2/3 cup powder and enough water to make 1 1/2 cup milk
• Stir, then add lemon juice, then add enough water to make the 1 3/4 cup measure
• If you do not have all the different kinds of flour, use what you do have to make 3 1/4 cups, or try 1/4 cup wheat germ or bran plus 3 cups all-purpose flour
• Make a note of the ingredients and a note of the result
• Sugar could possibly be left out, especially if 2 tbsp
• or more of raisins (or finely chopped dates) are used
• Combine dry ingredients in a bowl
• Cut in margarine or oil
• Stir in raisins (if using) and add buttermilk or sour milk to make a soft dough
• Knead lightly on a floured surface until smooth
• Place on a greased baking sheet and flatten into a circle about 2 1/2 inches thick
• Cut large X about 1/4 inch deep on top
• OR make 2 smaller loaves
• Bake at 350 F for about 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.