Vera’s Brown Bread

This is my mother in law’s recipe and practically foolproof. That said, hers always tastes better than mine so there may be a secret ingredient that hasn’t yet been shared!

Vera’s Brown Bread

SERVES

6

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

5

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

35

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Brown Flour (I use Howards Extra Course)
  • 1 pint of Buttermilk

  • 2 ozs. butter or margarine

  • Good Handful of Bran

  • Good Handful of Oats

  • Sprinkle of milled Flaxseed

  • 2 level teaspoons of Bread Soda

  • Poppy or Chia seeds to sprinkle on top

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