IRISH SODA BREAD

 Just in time for St. Paddy's day , today, March 17th, 2012. A Simple no fail Soda Bread:

4 cups flour
2 Tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
pinch kosher salt
6 tbsp marg
2 cups buttermilk ( OR 2 cups regular milk, with  about 1/4 cup lemon juice)

Combine all dry ingredients. Cut in Margarine till crumbly.

 Pour in buttermilk, then combine loosely. Pile onto a floured board. Knead till it comes together and you can form a smooth top. Only knead about 10 times.....

 Round out the dough, pile into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 for about 48 minutes. Add on a few minutes to get it nice and brown.AND  hollow sounding. Brush top of loaf ( as in first pcture) with butter, to keep crust nice and soft.

Enjoy with some of your favourite people.