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Grandma Betty's Irish Soda Bread

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Serving Size 1 large loaf

Ingredients

  • 3 C white flour
  • 1 C wheat flour
  • 1 t soda
  • 3 t baking powder
  • 2 t salt
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 2 1/2 C buttermilk
  • 1 beaten egg to glaze top before baking

Instructions

  • Sift dry ingredients together into a large bowl.
  • Mix egg and buttermilk together and stir in, beating well.
  • Mix and knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
  • Shape into one round loaf.
  • Place on a cookie sheet.
  • Cut a deep cross on top and brush with beaten egg to glaze.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes at 375 degrees.