- 450g plain flour
- 1 level teasp. bread soda
- 1 heaped teasp. Bextartar (cream of tartar) - optional
- Pinch salt
- 25g soft butter
- 1 egg, whisked with 250 ml buttermilk
Traditional White Soda Bread
4-6 people
40 min
Ingredients
Main
- 450g plain flour
- 1 level teasp. bread soda
- 1 heaped teasp. Bextartar (cream of tartar) - optional
- Pinch salt
- 25g soft butter
- 1 egg, whisked with 250 ml buttermilk
Method
Copy TextPre-heat the oven to Gas Mark 6, 200ºC (400ºF).
Sieve the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Rub in the butter.
Pour in the egg and buttermilk mixture and stir well.
Turn out onto a floured board and knead lightly for a minute or two.
Shape into a round and flatten slightly.
Place on a baking sheet. Mark with a deep cross and bake in the oven for approximately 30-40 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
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Copy TextPre-heat the oven to Gas Mark 6, 200ºC (400ºF).
Sieve the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Rub in the butter.
Pour in the egg and buttermilk mixture and stir well.
Turn out onto a floured board and knead lightly for a minute or two.
Shape into a round and flatten slightly.
Place on a baking sheet. Mark with a deep cross and bake in the oven for approximately 30-40 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
