Irish Pub Brown Bread

Ireland made soda bread famous, or visa verse. This is a very dense-textured bread, but tasty. Very easy to make. a good camp bread.

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons molasses

Prepare an 8" or 10" Dutch oven, with baking spray. Preheat to 450°f.. About 8 to 10 charcoals on the bottom, and 14 to 18 on top. Combine the flours, oats, salt, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl, mix thoroughly. Whisk together the buttermilk and molasses in a large pitcher. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk mixture. Using a fork, stir the liquid, gradually drawing in the flour from around the edge. With floured hands, lightly knead to a soft dough. Shape the dough into a circle about 8", pressed flat to about 2" thick. Use a sharp knife  to cut a deep cross on the top. Place in the preheated 8" or 10" Dutch oven and bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 400°f.. About 5 on the bottom, and 10 to 12 on top, and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.The bread should sound hollow when tapped. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.