Soda Bread Using Buttermilk Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseMethod
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 1 kg / 2 lb plain flour
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Soda bicarbonate1 Teaspoon
 Cream of tartar1 Teaspoon
 50 g / 2 oz butter or margarine
 600 ml / 1 pint buttermilk
 Flour for sprinkling

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat the oven to 220°C/ 425°F / Gas Mark 7.

MAKING
2) In a mixing bowl, sift the dry ingredients together and rub in the fat.
3) Pour the buttermilk, mix to form a soft dough, then turn over a floured surface, knead and halve the dough.
4) Shape the halves into 5 cm / 2 inch thick rounds and keep over a floured baking sheet, then mark a cross and sprinkle with the flour.
5) Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove on a wire rack to cool.

SERVING
6) Slice and serve in a nice plate.
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