Real Irish Soda Bread

6 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bread flour (white)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
  • 1 ounce margarine
  • 1/2 pint buttermilk (might need more)

Directions

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    ["Sieve flour, salt and soda into a bowl. Add sugar if used.", "Rub in the margarine to resemble breadcrumbs, lifting mixture with fingertips to introduce air to the dough.", "Add sufficient buttermilk and mix to make a soft dough.", "Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead a little.", "Turn the smooth side up and shape into a round. Place the dough on a floured tin.", "Cut a cross over the top.", "Bake in a pre-heated oven, 400\u00b0F 200\u00b0C Gas 6 for 40-45 minutes.", "When baked the underneath when \"tapped\"" should have a hollow sound.""

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