IRISH SODA BREAD From Marilyn
1 tablespoon baking soda 1 tablespoon sugar 4 cups flour 1 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 cookie sheet. Slash 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. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
