Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine flour, salt, soda, baking powder and sugar. Cut in butter. Make well in mixture and gradually mix in enough buttermilk to make a soft dough. Add raisins, if desired.
Knead dough for several minutes until it is smooth. Form into ball and place on greased and floured baking sheet (smaller size). Cut a cross through center of loaf. Keep cross shallow. Bake at 375°F for 40 to 50 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine flour, salt, soda, baking powder and sugar. Cut in butter. Make well in mixture and gradually mix in enough buttermilk to make a soft dough. Add raisins, if desired.
Knead dough for several minutes until it is smooth. Form into ball and place on greased and floured baking sheet (smaller size). Cut a cross through center of loaf. Keep cross shallow. Bake at 375°F for 40 to 50 minutes.
Author's Comments
Given to me by my very Irish friend, Erin Moir.
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