Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp softened butter
• 2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 c buttermilk

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Mix butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl with electric mixer or by hand until dough resembles fine crumbs.
3. add buttermilk.
4. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth (1-2 minutes).
5. Shape into round loaf. Place on greased cookie sheet and cut an x shape through loaf about 1/2 inch deep.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.

-- JMagGuthrie - 01 Apr 2012