Barley Skillet Bread

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups barley flour
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed (optional)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   preheat the oven to 375. brush an 8 or 9 inch cast iron skillet with 2 T of butter.

2. 2

   sift the dry ingredients and caraway seeds (if using) together in a large bowl.

3. 3

   whisk together the egg, buttermilk and vegetable oil.

4. 4

   add the dry ingredients and mix till blended.

5. 5

   Do not overmix.

6. 6

   you will have something between a batter and a dough.

7. 7

   spoon the mixture into the skillet and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.

8. 8

   drizzle the remaining butter over the top.

9. 9

   bake till golden brown and a tester comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

10. 10

    serve slightly warm.