Irish Soda Bread

Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Got the recipe off a bookmark that was given out at the

library on St. Patrick's Day.

Ingredients

• 4 cups (16 oz) of all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 oz buttermilk

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Lightly grease and flour a cake pan.
3. In large bowl sieve and combine dry ingredients.
4. Add buttermilk to form a sticky dough.
5. Place on floured surface and lightly knead (too much allows the gas to escape.)
6. Shape into a round flat shape in a round cake pan and cu a cross in the top of the dough.     
   
7. Cover the pan with another pan and bake for 30 minutes (this simulates the bastible pot).   
   
8. Remove cover an bake or an additional 15 minutes.  The bottom of the bread will have a hollow sound when tapped to sow it is done.
9. Cover the bread in a tea towel and light sprinkle water on the cloth to keep the bread moist.

It sure is good.
Tastes great toasted.
Happy eating.