Nine Pinwheels

 

Irish Soda Bread

 

4 cups flour

4 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter, softened, plus an extra 1/4 cup for later

1 cup buttermilk, plus an extra 1/4 cup for later

1 egg

 

Preheat oven to 375F. Grease baking sheet. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and butter. Stir in 1 cup buttermilk and egg. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead. Form dough into a round and place on baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an X into the top of the loaf. Bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean; about 45 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.