A hearty and flavorful quick bread made with wholesome ingredients, perfect for any meal.
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Always preheat your oven to ensure even baking.
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, oats, and molasses. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
Allowing the oats to soak helps them soften and blend better into the dough.
In another bowl, whisk together the flours, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
Sifting the dry ingredients ensures a lump-free mixture.
Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring until just combined.
Avoid overmixing to prevent the bread from becoming dense.
Fold in the raisins and currants.
Coat the dried fruits in a bit of flour to prevent them from sinking in the batter.
Divide the dough into two portions. Shape each into a round loaf and place on a cornmeal-dusted baking tray.
Use floured hands to handle the sticky dough more easily.
Make three diagonal cuts across the top of each loaf.
Scoring helps the bread expand evenly while baking.
Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375°F and bake for another 15 minutes.
Check for doneness by tapping the bottom of the loaf; it should sound hollow.
Let the bread cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Cooling allows the bread to set, making it easier to slice.
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