Soda Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. 2
   Combine ingredients.
3. 3
   Bake 30-45 minutes.
4. 4
   Makes 2 loaves.
5. 5
   NOTE:
6. 6
   The thicker the buttermilk, the drier or tougher the dough.
7. 7
   The thinner the buttermilk, the softer or stickier the dough.
8. 8
   The drier dough, tough dough works better because it holds its shape better, cuts easier and seems to cook faster.
9. 9
   The softer dough tends to want to flatten out, it's hard to cut, takes longer to knead, you have to add a little more flour to make it tougher. It also takes longer to bake.