Irish Brown Soda Bread

There must be dozens of different versions of soda bread but the one that I use was given to me by Myrtle Allen (see her Irish Stew recipe). A thickly buttered slice of this bread, topped with thick, slices of Irish smoked salmon, finely sliced onion, capers and a dollop of soured cream is a delight.

Buttermilk or whey are excellent substitutes for sour milk in this recipe.