Sourdough Irish Soda Bread

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl whisk together the starter, egg, butter and buttermilk.

Step 3

In a large bowl whisk together 2 cups flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together to form a sticky dough. (if its too dry and crumbly add a little more buttermilk, if its way too sticky add some more flour. You want it sticky but not so sticky you can't form it into a ball).

Step 5

Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead two or three times.

Step 6

Lightly flour the prepared baking sheet and place the ball of dough in the center.

Step 7

Cut a deep "X" on the top (the cuts should go at least 1/3 the way through the dough).

Step 8

Brush the top of the dough with buttermilk.

Step 9

Bake 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Step 10

Let cool 15 minutes before cutting.

Step 11

Enjoy!