Rosemary and Pepper Soda Bread

Adapted from Epicurious

(makes 8 small loaves)

Ingredients:

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 cup oats

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon black pepper + topping

1/4 cup butter

1 3/4 cups buttermilk (I used milk + 3 teaspoons vinegar for 5 minutes at room temp)

Direction: 

Preheat oven to 375F. Combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, oats, rosemary, baking powder, baking soda & pepper) in a bowl and whisk together. In a large saucepan melt butter on medium heat, stir regularly until butter is browned. Stir into dry mixture along with buttermilk.

Turn out onto a well-floured surface. Divide dough in half and form into balls. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.