Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Directions:

1. Mix the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
2. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until it gets to a coarse mealy texture
3. Seperately, mix the buttermilk and egg until well beaten.
4. Mix wet mixture into the dry ingredients until very well combined. The dough will be very sticky, add no more than 1/4 cup flour extra if necessary.
5. Add in the optional ingredients, if using.
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead until smooth (about 10 minutes).
7. Divide dough in half and shape into two flattened rounds. Place each in an ungreased 8-inch cake tin and press down slightly.
8. Cut a cross in the top of each loaf.
9. Bake 40 minutes in a 375 degree oven, cool on wire racks.
10. **Note: If using this recipe to make a savoury loaf (ie. cheese & herb, etc) decrease sugar to 2 tbsp**