Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, wheat germ, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
3. Cut in the butter into this mixture with a pastry blender until the butter pieces are approximately pea sized.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk and egg together thoroughly, then add to the dry mixture. Stir until it just starts to come together.
5. Empty contents onto a lightly floured surface and gently press the dough together until it starts to become smooth and resembles a flattened ball approximately 1.5 inches thick in height. Do not over work the dough.
6. Gently transfer the dough round onto the prepared baking sheet. With a floured knife, cut an “x” shape across the top of the dough.
7. Bake for approximately 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out dry.
8. Cool on a wire rack. To serve, cut into wedges or slices.

Makes one eight-inch round loaf.