Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread

3 1/2 c. flour

4 T. superfine sugar

1 t. baking soda

1 t. salt

1 1/2 c. milk + 2 T. vinegar

Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl.  Make a well in the center and pour in the milk-vinegar mixture.  Using a fork, blend the ingredients.  Dough will be extremely wet and sticky. 

Turn out onto floured surface and "bring dough together" into a ball.  Do not knead or over blend or bread will be tough.  Even after "bringing dough together" with a little flour, it will remain very sticky.

Place on a cookie sheet.  Cut a deep X across the top and bake at 400 degrees for about 20-25 minutes.

Bread will be moderately crusty on the outside, but very soft and slightly sweet on the inside.