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)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425˚.

In large bowl combine dry ingredients, then slowly add buttermilk until just mixed.

Flour work surface and turn out dough.

Mold into a round shape and cut a large cross into top.

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.