Irish Soda Bread By Mommie Cooks

• flour4.75 cups
• salt0.5 teaspoon
• baking soda1 teaspoon
• caraway seeds1 teaspoon
• honey3 tablespoons
• egg1
• buttermilk1.5 cups
• butter4 tablespoons

Instructions

1. 1

   To a bowl add together your dry ingredients; the flour, salt, and baking soda.

2. 2

   Mix well.

3. 3

   Add in the caraway seed and combine.

4. 4

   Now add in the honey, egg, and buttermilk.

5. 5

   Stir it up until a dough just begins to form.

6. 6

   Add in the melted butter and knead dough until all ingredients are combined.

7. 7

   Don't overknead.

8. 8

   Form into a ball and cut a few 1" slits at the top.

9. 9

   Place dough on a baking sheet and place in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 50 min. to an hour.

10. 10

    Test with a toothpick in the center to assure loaf is cooked completely.