Irish Soda 🍞 Bread

Add 4 cups of all-purpose flour to a bowl, reserving some for the board.

Mix in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

Cut in about 2 tablespoons of Kerrygold Irish butter into the flour mixture until it resembles small pieces.

Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in 1 and 3/4 cups of buttermilk.

If using, add 1 egg to the mixture.

Start working the mixture together, adding reserved flour as needed to form a dough.

Knead the dough gently until it forms a small ball, being careful not to over-knead.

Flip the dough over to create a smooth top and tidy it up by tucking in the edges.

Place the dough onto a floured baking sheet.

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Cut a cross into the top of the dough to allow steam to escape.

Bake in the preheated oven at 425°F for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 400°F and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes.

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely before slicing.

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