Irish soda bread

Preparation Time 15 minutes
Cooking Time 35 minutes

Ingredients (serves 6)
* 4 cups flour
* 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
* 1 tsp salt
* 60g butter, cubed
* 2-2 1/4 cups buttermilk


Method
1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a tray with baking paper. Sift 4 cups flour, 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda and 1 tsp salt into a large bowl.
2. Rub in 60g butter, cubed. Mix in 2-2 1/4 cups buttermilk to form a dough. Bring together on a floured surface to form a ball.
3. Shape dough into a 20cm round. Place on the tray. Cut a cross in the top. Bake for 35-45 minutes. Serve with butter and golden syrup.

Source
Fresh Living - Page 35
Recipe by Alison Roberts