Soda bread - recipe

Ingredients

Bread , Soda

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1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan, gas mark 6). Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar into a large bowl, then stir in the salt.

For this step you'll need:
- 250g Plain white flour
- 250g Plain wholemeal flour
- 1tsp Bicarbonate of soda
- 1½tsp Cream of tartar
2
Lightly rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

For this step you'll need:
- 25g Butter (unsalted)
3
Make a well in the centre and gradually add the buttermilk and enough of the water to form a soft dough

For this step you'll need:
- 335ml Buttermilk
4

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly, then shape into a 20cm round. Place on a baking sheet and, using a sharp knife, mark a deep cross on the top.
5

Bake the loaf for 30 minutes or until risen and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or cold.

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