James galway's soda bread
1 loaf
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Flour |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon | Baking soda |
| 1½ | cup | Buttermilk |
Directions
The traditional bread of Ireland Sift flour, salt, sugar & baking soda together a few times to mix the thoroughly. Make a well in the centre & stir in the buttermilk gradually to make a soft dough. Turn out on a floured board & knead lightly for a few minutes. Flatten it out to about ½" thick. With a floured knife, cut a cross on it to help it cook evenly throughout.
Bake at once in a hot oven (450F, Gas 8, 230C) for 45 min. To test whether the cake is done or not, tap the bottom - if cooked it should sound hollow.
From: Michael Loo