Whole Wheat Soda Bread

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== Description ==
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 ==
# Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
# Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
# Set aside 2 tablespoon (18 g) all-purpose flour.
# In a large bowl, combine the remaining all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, salt, and soda.
# Using your fingers, work the unsalted butter into the flour mixture, rubbing the butter/flour mixture between your thumb and fingers.
# Make a well in the center.
# In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.
# Pour into the well in the flour mixture; stir until dry ingredients are evenly moistened. Do not overmix.
# Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface.
# Sprinkle with the reserved 2 tablespoons (18 g) flour.
# Gently knead 3 or 4 times.
# Shape into a 8-inch (20 cm) circle.
# Place on the prepared baking sheet.
# Using a sharp knife or razor blade, cut an x on the top of the loaf all the way to the sides.
# Bake for 15 minutes.
# Reduce oven heat to 400°F (200°C).
# Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, until loaf is well browned and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
# Transfer to a rack to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
== Nutritional information ==
Per 1 half-slice: 
* 87 calories (13% calories from fat) | 4g protein | 1g total fat (0.6g saturated fat) | 16g carbohydrate | 2g dietary fiber | 12mg cholesterol | 237mg sodium 
* Exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch)
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