Irish Soda Bread - Vintage Recipe - St. Patrick's Day Recipe

Mix 1/4 cup buttermilk and 1/4 cup melted butter in a small bowl and set aside for later.

In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 tablespoon baking powder; stir to combine.

Add 1 egg, 1/2 cup softened butter, and 1 cup buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix to form a dough.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes until it comes together.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Baste the dough with the mixture of 1/4 cup melted butter and 1/4 cup buttermilk.

Cut a cross into the dough and place it on a baking tray.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, basting again at the 30-minute mark.

Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing.

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