Traditional Soda Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for flouring work surface
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, (make your own by following the ratio of 1 cup whole milk to 1 tablespoon white vinegar)

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 425˚.
2. In large bowl combine dry ingredients, then slowly add buttermilk until just mixed.
3. Flour work surface and turn out dough.
4. Mold into a round shape and cut a large cross into top.
5. Transfer to baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden crust forms on outside. When fully baked loaf should sound hollow when knocked on.