For this recipe you will need:
- 4 cups All-Purpose flour plus extra for dusting the board
- 2 cups Buttermilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- Butter
- A large mixing bowl
- A paddle or spoon
- A sharp serrated knife
- A board or clean counter for kneading
- An 8 or 9 inch cake pan
- An oven preheated to 375 F ~ 190 C (Gas Mark 5) with a rack in the center
- Preheat your oven at least 45 minutes to 1 hour before mixing ingredients
- Butter the bottom of the cake pan and set aside
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl creating a well in the center
- Pour in the buttermilk and mix well until ingredients come together
- The dough will be a little sticky
- Turn the dough out onto the board or counter and knead gently until you form a ball
- Dust board and dough as necessary to prevent sticking
- Form the dough into a round loaf and place into the buttered cake pan
- Use the knife to cut a cross or 'X' in the top of the loaf around 1/4 inch (7 mm) deep
- Optional: You can paint the top with some extra buttermilk for a little more color
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown
- Remove to a cooling rack until cool enough to handle - don't cut this right out of the oven
- Slice and serve warm with soft butter
Tips:
- Have the oven hot before you mix anything - Important!
- Work quickly, but neatly - the acid in the buttermilk will react instantly with the baking soda creating bubbles that cause the bread to rise. If you wait too long, the bread will not rise
- You can add some sugar to add a touch of sweetness
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