Irish Soda Bread
Have I ever mentioned how much I love bread? Oh yes, I believe I have.
I decided I wanted to visit Ireland for my final contribution to Desserts of the World Week. I was inspired by two friends who had just returned from a trip to Ireland, where they got engaged.
I'd never had soda bread, but I learned from the reviews that it is supposed to be a little drier and more crumbly than most of the bread we are used to the states. My Irish-traveling friend told me that restaurants in Ireland serve it with every. single. meal. By the end, she was practically an Irish Soda Bread critic.
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup buttermilk
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup buttermilk
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture.
Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 30 to 50 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.

My notes
*I brushed the top of the bread 4 or 5 times while it cooked to make the crust as moist and flavorful as possible. I'm glad I did.
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