Preheat oven to 190ºC/375ºF/Gas mark 5. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Sift the flour & salt into a large bowl

Add the bicarbonate of soda & cream of tartar, then rub in the butter or lard. Stir in the sugar

Pour in sufficient buttermilk to mix to a soft dough. Do not over-mix or the bread will be heavy & tough. Shape into a round on a lightly floured surface

Place on the prepared baking sheet and mark a cross using a sharp knife, cutting deep into the dough

Dust lightly with wholemeal flour and bake for 35-45 minutes or until well risen and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the base. Serve warm