Irish Soda Bread

makes 1 loaf

1 ½ c flour

1c whole wheat flour

1 tsp baking soda

¼ c currants(or raisins)

1 ¼ to 1 ½ c buttermilk

½ tsp. salt

2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Combine flours, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in lg mixing bowl. Stir in currants.

Add 1 ¼ c buttermilk, just till dry ingredients are moistened. (add more buttermilk, if needed, to make a soft dough)

Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently one minute. Shape into ball.

Place in greased baking dish. Pat into 8-inch circle. With sharp knife, cut ½ inch deep ‘v’ in top of dough.

Bake in preheated 375 oven until golden, 30 to 35 minutes.

Transfer to wire rack and brush with 1 Tbl. melted butter.

Serve hot or at room temp with butter and jam.

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