Mom's Irish Soda Bread

By kylaroy7

It’s quick to make; think no waiting for the yeast to rise. It's easy enough for even an amateur bread maker to put together; it’s about as simple as mixing together the ingredients, forming it into a ball, and baking it. And the final result is a moist, flavorful bread that tastes like you spent the entire afternoon pouring your heart and soul into it. What’s not to love?

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Work butter and flour with hands. Add sugar, soda and salt. Mix.

Beat egg with buttermilk. Add to other ingredients. Shape into a ball. Knead 3 minutes. Split into 2 parts. Set on greased sheet. Press to lightly flatten. Make 1/4 in deep criss-cross on top of loaf.

Bake for 35 minutes.