Irish Soda Bread

I know, alittle late on the Irish recipe , but better late then never, lol.

Irish Soda Bread
Mrs. joseph w. Ruzick

4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/3 to 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 Tablespoon caraway seeds , optional

Sift dry ingredients. Make a hollow in the center and pour in 1 cup buttermilk. mix with hands and add enough more buttermilk to make a firm , but not dry dough. Turn onto a floured board and knead lightly. Shape into a round loaf and cut across top so that is will not crack .Sprinkle with carawy sees, if desired. Place in buttered skillet and bake 40 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
( This is the traditional bread of Ireland. It shouold be broken, not cut and is usually served with hot tea.)

This was in the 1967 Kansas City Kansan`s Silver Spoon Cookbook.