Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 170g self-raising flour
• 170g plain flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 300ml buttermilk

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C/400°/Gas 6. To make the soda bread, pour the flours, salt, thyme and bicarbonate of soda into a large mixing bowl and mix together. Make a well in the centre and pour in the buttermilk, mixing quickly with a large knife to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and briefly knead. Form into a large ball and flatten the dough slightly before placing on a lightly floured baking sheet.
3. Cut a cross on the top and bake for approximately 20 - 30 minutes or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Cool on a wire rack and serve with the soup.