Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C / 180°C fan assisted / Gas 6.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Create a well in the centre.
3. Add the 350ml of the buttermilk & honey (or sugar) to the dry ingredients, then use a blunt knife to stir the flour into the liquid until mostly mixed through and you have a shaggy dough. If it’s too dry, add a bit more buttermilk, otherwise, use your hand to very lightly knead the remaining flour into the dough.
4. Tip dough out onto a floured surface and shape into a round disc about 5cm thick. Transfer to a floured baking tray then score the top with a cross using a sharp knife.
5. Bake in pre-heated oven for 35-40 minutes. It should be golden brown and sound hollow when you knock the underside.
6. Leave to cool on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes.
7. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also put slices into freezer bags and freeze for individual portions that are still fresh once defrosted at room temperature.