Irish Soda Bread
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cups softened Brummel & Brown spread
- 1 1/4 buttermilk
- 1 egg large
- 1/4 cups melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and margarine.
- Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly.
- Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an "X" into the top of the loaf.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Continue to brush the loaf with the remaining butter mixture while it bakes.
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.