Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread

4 cups flour 
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups buttermilk (a little more if it seems dry)

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.  Use spray baking oil/butter on two cake pans.  Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl and use a whisk to mix.  Stir in the buttermilk until well combined.  Knead the bread in the bowl or on a floured cutting board.  Press the dough into the cake pan soda it touches all sides.  Cut a large X in the dough.  Turn the second cake pan upside down and place on top.  Bake for 20 - 30 minutes covered and then remove the second cake pan and leave in for about 10 minutes more until the crust is golden brown.  

Best when served with Kerrygold butter.