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Irish Soda Bread

Source of Recipe


Evelyn Sandler



List of Ingredients



• 4 cups all purpose flour (preferably unbleached)
  
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
  
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
  
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 cup butter room temperature softened
  
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
  
• 1 cup milk ( or 1 1/2 to 2 cups buttermilk instead of vinegar and milk)
  






Instructions



1. Mix the flour, soda, sugar and salt in a big bowl (so you can mix with your hands). Blend in the butter until it's the consistency of rice kernels.
   
   
2. Mix the vinegar and milk in a jar and shake. (this will give the bread some softness).
   
   
3. Add slowly to the dry mixture, mixing as you go until it is well blended. Turn out onto a floured surface and lightly knead for about 10 times and then shape it into a ball (or 2 for smaller loaves). Cut a cross into the top to allow the bread to "breathe".
   
   
4. Bake at 375 for about 35 minutes or until the bread is split open on top with a good browning.