Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 3 1/2 cups wheat flour
  • 2 cups corn meal
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 6 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg + 3 tablespoons water (whisked for egg wash)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, to taste)
  • pepper jelly (for serving)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Using a bowl attached to a stand mixer (or by hand), combine the wheat flour, corn meal, melted butter, honey, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until a crumbly dough forms.
  • Slowly pour in the buttermilk until a thick dough forms. The dough should form a smooth ball and won't be sticky to the touch, but also not so dry it crumbles apart.
  • Optional: Roll the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for about one hour. Colder dough will be easier to cut into your desired shape.
  • Roll the dough out onto a surface dusted with flour. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to about a half inch thick. Cut the dough into the shape of a direwolf. Use a knife to slice gently into the dough to make an eye, ears, and a crisscross pattern down the body.
  • Arrange the bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the breads with the egg wash (or one tablespoon of melted butter) for a shiny finish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the breads have browned and risen slightly. Don't overcook the bread or it will become crumbly and cracker-like.
  • Serve bread warm to hungry travelers, keep an eye out for Sansa, and enjoy!