Authentic Irish Soda Bread (From Tipperary) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb whole wheat flour
• 1/2 lb strong white flour
• 2 tsp baking pwdr/raising agent
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 ounce sugar
• 1 x egg
• 3/4 pt buttermilk/sour lowfat milk/skimmed lowfat milk

Instructions

1. Place all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Slowly work in the egg and the lowfat milk, aiming for a soft dough consistency.
3. Knead for no more than 10 min.
4. Form large rounds of the dough on a flat baking tray, stand for 30 min, and place in a preheated oven at 220C for around 40 min, or possibly till the loaves are lightly browned.
5. Soda bread is a flattish loaf, served with meals and especially at breakfast with preserves.