Peoples & Places Cuisine
Irish Soda Bread
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This Irish classic will make a great addition to your St.Patty's Day celebration or just a fun way to be a little Irish and is a great way to engage the kids in some creative baking activities while you do Irish crafts.

What you need:

• 6 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 1/2 cups of buttermilk

What to do:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Add all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
3. Pour all of the buttermilk into the bowl at once and stir, using a wooden spoon, just until a soft dough is formed.
4. Pour the contents of the bowl out onto a plastic counter and knead for a minute or so until everything comes together.
5. Divide the dough into 2 portions and shape each into a round loaf, pressing the top down a bit to just barely flatten it. Place the loaves on a large ungreased baking sheet.
6. Sprinkle some additional flour on the top of each loaf and, using a sharp paring knife, make the sign of the Cross in slashes on the top of each.
7. Allow the loaves to rest for 10 minutes and then bake on the middle rack of the oven for 40 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown.
8. Cool on racks.