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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A traditional Irish soda bread. Easy and quick to make so kids will enjoy helping. For a tasty variation add 6oz of cubed cheese and 3oz of chopped onion to the dough at the mixing stage. Ingredients:
8 ounces strong white flour, plus extra for dusting |
1/2 ounce baking powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 ounces butter, softened |
1/3 cup buttermilk |
1/3 cup milk |
1 egg, beaten |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400F, and line a baking tray with parchment.
2. Put the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl and work in the butter. Stir in the remaining ingredients and mix well. Combine the mixture with your hands to make dough.
3. Flatten the dough out and cut a cross into the top, then place on the baking tray and leave to rest for 20 minutes.
4. Dust the dough lightly with flour and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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