Guest guest Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Irish Soda Bread 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 tablespoon sugar 4 cups flour 2 1/3 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 cups buttermilk 1 tablespoon butter Thoroughly combine baking soda, sugar, flour, salt and cream of tartar. Make a well in the center. Add buttermilk and mix lightly and quickly with a fork. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead for one minute. Shape into a circle, about 1 1/2 inch thick. Place on a greased cooke sheet. Slask a large cross in the top. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 40-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Brush top with butter while still warm. Cool before slicing to serve. Variations: 1 cup raisins, craisins, citron or dried fruits and a few tablespoons caraway seeds may be added. 1/2 yogurt or sour cream and 1/2 milk may be substituted for buttermilk. Submitted by: CM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.