Irish Soda Bread
Posted March 17, 2006 – 11:20 am in: Bread
A little something for St. Paddy’s day.
INGREDIENTS:
* 4 cups all-purpose flour
* 4 tablespoons white sugar
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup margarine, softened
* 1 cup buttermilk*
* 1 egg
DIRECTIONS:
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and margarine. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to cut an ‘X’ into the top of the loaf.
3. Bake in pre-heated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out clean, about 30 to 50 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.
*In the absence of buttermilk, put 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in a measuring cup. Fill with milk to the 1 cup mark and let sit for ten minutes before using.
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