MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Irish Soda Bread Categories: Breads, Irish Yield: 2 Loaves 4 c Flour 1 ts Salt 3 ts Baking powder 1 ts Baking soda 1/4 c Sugar (optional) 1/2 ts Ground cardomom (optional) 4 tb Butter; chilled and cut into -pieces 1 Egg 1 3/4 c Buttermilk In a large bowl combine flour, salt, soda, baking powder, sugar, and spices. Add butter and cut in with pastry blender or two forks until crumbly. Beat eggs slightly and mix with buttermilk. Add to dry mixture and blend [that translates to stir/mix] thoroughly. Turn out onto a floured board and knead until smooth 2 to 3 minutes. Divide dough in half and shape into round loaves to fit an 8" round pan. Cut crosses on the top about 1/2" deep. Bake at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes. Recipe by Jill McQuown Recipe FROM: , MMMMM