Five-Grain Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup rye flour
• 3/4 cup graham flour
• 3/4 cup rolled oat
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons soft margarine or vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk

Directions

1. 1

   In bowl, combine all purpose, whole wheat, rye, graham flours and rolled oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

2. 2

   Cut in margarine until well mixed.

3. 3

   Stir in raisins, if using, add buttermilk and stir to make soft dough.

4. 4

   Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead about 10 times or until smooth.

5. 5

   Place on greased baking sheet, flatten into circle about 2 1/2 inches thick.

6. 6

   Cut a large "x" about 1/4 inch deep on top.

7. 7

   Bake in 350°F oven for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.