Irish Soda Bread
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Recipe type: Baking
Cuisine: Bread
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Serves: 1 loaf
 
This old-fashioned soda bread has a crusty loaf and is perfect with stew!
Ingredients
  • 4 cups flour
  • 4 Tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup margarine
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt). Using a knife or other method, cut in the ½ cup of margarine until mixed.
  3. Stir in 1 cup buttermilk and egg.
  4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round shape and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. In a smaller bowl, combine the melted butter with the ¼ cup buttermilk and brush on the top of the loaf. Use a sharp knife to cut an X in the top of the loaf.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 - 50 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it makes for a crispy crust.
Recipe by Old Fashioned Families at https://www.oldfashionedfamilies.com/irish-soda-bread/