EASY IRISH SODA BREAD

EASY IRISH SODA BREAD

4 cups all-purpose flour
4 Tbsp. white sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
½ cup margarine, softened
1 cup butter milk
1 egg
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 375^. 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 buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round and place prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with ¼ 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 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center, about 30 to 50 minutes comes out clean. You may continue to brush the loaf with butter mixture while it bakes.

Yield: 20 servings.