Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 tbsp butter, melted (optional)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly flour a baking tray.
2. 2Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together into a large bowl.
3. 3Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk, mixing quickly with your hands or a wooden spoon.
4. 4Bring the dough together gently without overworking it; it should be soft but not sticky.
5. 5Shape the dough into a round loaf and place on the floured tray.
6. 6Cut a deep cross into the top of the loaf with a knife.
7. 7Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped underneath.
8. 8Cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving with butter.

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