Making Irish Soda Bread in Appalachia - It's so Good!!

Combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoons of baking soda, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt in a bowl.

Grate 3 tablespoons of butter and mix it into the dry ingredients until it resembles crumbs.

Mix 1 slightly beaten egg white with 3/4 cup of buttermilk in a separate bowl.

Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk mixture.

Stir with a fork until it just begins to come together, then use your hands to knead it lightly until it forms a ball.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it about 10 times until nearly smooth.

Shape the dough into a circle about 7 inches across.

Cut a cross into the top of the dough with a sharp knife.

Place the dough onto a baking stone or a greased baking pan.

Bake in the oven at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes, checking for doneness.

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