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Irish Soda Bread

Source of Recipe

From "The Big Book of Soups & Stews" by Maryana Vollstedt


Recipe Introduction

"This classic peasant bread is one of the specialties of Ireland and is still baked in countless farmhouses and homes all over the country. It is best served fresh or toasted the next day. It's very easy to make."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 2 cups all-purpose flour
â—¦ 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
â—¦ 1 teaspoon salt
â—¦ ¼ teaspoon baking soda
â—¦ 1 cup buttermilk


Recipe

Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir buttermilk into flour mixture until the dough is moistened evenly.

On a floured surface, knead dough five or six times. Form dough into a ball. Transfer to a buttered baking sheet and shape into an 8-inch mound. With a sharp knife, cut a shallow cross in the top.

Bake until golden brown, about 40 minutes.
Remove from pan and wrap in a clean kitchen towel and cool on a rack for one hour. Slice and serve.

Makes one 8-inch round loaf