Traditional Irish soda bread

Step 1

Combine buttermilk and flour in a glass container, and leave to hydrate for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Sprinkle the dough with the salt and soda then mix well into the batter.

Step 3

Stir in any additional flavours, then place on your baking pan. Slice a cross into the top of the loaf about 2 cm deep.

Step 4

If you want to add a topping, brush the top of the loaf with beaten egg, milk or water then sprinkle on seeds or cheese.

Step 5

Bake at 400F (200C) for 30-40 min (until a toothpick comes out clean).