FOUR INGREDIENTS SODA BREAD

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups buttermilk

Preheat oven to 200°C.

In a mixing bowl, add flour, baking soda and salt. Whisk together.
Make a well in the centre of the flour and pour in buttermilk. Mix together (using hands is the best way to do this) until just combined. Do not overwork or knead the dough. Texture should be slightly crumbly but just sticking together.

Form into a ball and place on a cast iron skillet, greased baking sheet or dutch oven. Make an “X” in the dough with a knife, about an inch deep.
Bake for 40 minutes or until outside is browned.

Recipe and Photo: Melissa Ann Vermeulen