Recipe Steps
- Sieve flour, bread soda, cream of tartar and salt into a bowl. Add sugar if used.
- Rub in the butter/margarine to resemble breadcrumbs, lifting mixture with fingertips to introduce air to the dough.
- Add milk and mix to make a soft dough.
- Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead a little.
- Turn the smooth side up and shape into a round. Place the dough on a floured tin.
- Cut a cross over the top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F/Gas 5-6 for 40-45 minutes.
- When baked the underneath should have a hollow sound when tapped.
- Cool on a wire tray. Cover with a dry tea towel to give a soft crust.
Note
- Add a handful of raisins to the dry ingredients before adding milk for a traditional Fruit Soda Bread, also known as Station Bread.
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