Irish Soda Bread

Method

1. I

   Preheat oven to 425.

2. II

   Mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl with a fork.

3. III

   Pour in milk slowly and stir until dough is sticky.

4. IV

   Sprinkle counter top with flour. Knead dough lightly on counter top 10 to 15 seconds ONLY. Too much will make the bread heavy.

5. V

   Grease bottom and sides of corning ware or bread pan and place dough in middle.

6. VI

   Slice with and "X" across top of dough.

7. VII

   Place lid on top or cover with another pan. Foil works in a pinch.

8. VIII

   Bake for 30 minutes.

9. IX

   Remove lid (or any cover from pan) and bake an additional 15 minutes.

10. X

    Remove from oven.

11. XI

    FOR BEST RESULTS! Place a damp paper towel over the bread when cooling. Some say cover with a tea towel and sprinkle water over the top. I am not into using my tea towels, AKA dish towels, for bread covering. What I do is take two paper towels folded over one another, soak them, wring them out, place the folded towels in a single layer over the bread with a pan holder over that until cooled.

12. XII

    Slice, enjoy!