Soda Bread
Instructions
Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Make a well in the center and add most of the buttermilk.
Working out from the center, use your hands to make a dough.
Add more milk if necessary.
The dough should be soft but not too sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a floured board and pat lightly into a round.
Flatten slightly to about 2 inches thick and place on a baking sheet.
Cut a deep cross and bake in a preheated 450 degrees F oven for 15-20 minutes.
After the 15 to 20 minutes is up reduce the heat to 400 degrees F and bake for a further 20-25 minutes.
You will know when the bread is cooked if it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
If you want to make an even richer soda bread add 1 oz. fine oatmeal, 1 egg, and 1 oz. butter to the mixture.
