Whole Wheat Soda Bread

Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: www.diabetic-recipes.com
 * makes 1 loaf, 22 half-slices

Ingredients

 * 1½ cups (210 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
 * 2 cups (300 g) whole wheat flour
 * ¼ cup (38 g) wheat germ
 * 1½ teaspoons (7.5 ml) salt
 * 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
 * 2 tablespoons (25 g) unsalted butter, softened
 * 1 large egg or ¼ cup egg substitute
 * 1½ cups (360 ml) 1% buttermilk

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 450 °F (230 °C).
 * 2) Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
 * 3) Set aside 2 tablespoon (18 g) all-purpose flour.
 * 4) In a large bowl, combine the remaining all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, salt, and soda.
 * 5) Using your fingers, work the unsalted butter into the flour mixture, rubbing the butter/flour mixture between your thumb and fingers.
 * 6) Make a well in the center.
 * 7) In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.
 * 8) Pour into the well in the flour mixture; stir until dry ingredients are evenly moistened. Do not overmix.
 * 9) Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface.
 * 10) Sprinkle with the reserved 2 tablespoons (18 g) flour.
 * 11) Gently knead 3 or 4 times.
 * 12) Shape into a 8-inch (20 cm) circle.
 * 13) Place on the prepared baking sheet.
 * 14) Using a sharp knife or razor blade, cut an x on the top of the loaf all the way to the sides.
 * 15) Bake for 15 minutes.
 * 16) Reduce oven heat to 400 °F (200 °C).
 * 17) Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, until loaf is well browned and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
 * 18) Transfer to a rack to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutritional information
Per 1 half-slice: 87 calories (13% calories from fat), 4 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.6 g saturated fat), 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 12 mg cholesterol, 237 mg sodium

Exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch)