IRISH SODA BREAD (GOOD ONE)

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Ingredients

• 4 CUPS FLOUR
• 1 TABS. SUGAR
• 1 1/2 TEAS. SALT
• 1 TEAS. BAKING SODA
• 1 CUP DRIED CURRANTS
• 1 1/2 CUPS BUTTERMILK

Preparation

Step 1

PREHEAT OVEN TO 400*
SIFT FLOUR,SUGAR, SALT AND BAKING SODA INTO A LARGE BOWL, STIR IN CURRANTS TO COAT WITH FLOUR.

STIR IN BUTTERMILK, JUST UNTIL FLOUR IS MOISTENED. KNEAD DOUGH 10 TIMES IN BOWL WITH LIGHTLY-FLOURED HANDS.
TURN DOUGH OUT ONTO LIGHTLY FLOURED COOKIE SHEET AND SHAPE INTO AN 8" ROUND
CUT A CROSS INTO THE TOP WITH A KNIFE.

BAKE IN A PREHEATED HOT OVEN FOR 40 MINUTES OR UNTIL LOAF TURNS GOLDEN AND SOUNDS HOLLOW WHEN TAPPED. COOL COMPLETELY ON WIRE RACK BEFORE SLICING.