Irish Soda Bread

Grind the oatmeal in a food processor or blender until it is as fine as cornmeal.

Sift with the rye, wheat, soda and salt into a large bowl.

Stir in 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, mix quickly.

Shape the dough into 2 rounds.

Place into two 8-inch greased cake pans. Slash deep X across the tops, pour 1 tablespoon buttermilk into center of each cake.

Bake 5 minutes in preheated 450° oven. Reduce heat to 375°, continue baking for 30 minutes or until tops are lightly browned and bottoms are well browned.

Cool on rack.