Erin's soda bread #2\"+

1 loaf

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsFlour
teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonBaking soda
2teaspoonsBaking powder
2tablespoonsButter
cupButtermilk
1cupRaisins, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Combine flour, salt, soda, baking powder and sugar. Cut in butter.

Make well in mixture and gradually mix in enough buttermilk to make a soft dough. Add raisins if desired.

Knead dough for several minutes until it is smooth. Form into ball and place on greased and floured baking sheet (smaller size.) Cut a cross through center of loaf. Keep cross shallow.

Bake at 375 degrees F. for 40 to 50 minutes.

Given to me by my very Irish friend, Erin Moir Mary Riemerman

Submitted By MARY RIEMERMAN On 05-01-95