Irish Soda Bread

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Add the dry ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine the baking soda and salt.
3. Make a well in the center and add 1 cup of the buttermilk -- setting aside the remaining 1/2 cup.
4. Stir in the dry ingredients and buttermilk with a wooden spoon until the milk is absorbed and then gradually add in the remaining milk until a soft dough is formed.
5. The dough will quite sticky, you may have to add 1/4 cup more flour until it is workable.
6. Sprinkle a little flour on your hands and counter and form the dough into a ball.
7. Place it into an 8" inch cake pan that has been sprayed with pam.
8. Wet a large knife and slice it almost half-way through the dough to make a large cross.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until it is lightly golden on the top and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.