IRISH SODA BREAD

1 ½  Cup flour

1      Tsp Baking Powder

½     Tsp Baking Soda

¼     Tsp salt

3      Tabs butter

1      Egg beaten

¾     Cup buttermilk

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.  Shift.  Cut butter into flour mixture. Add the egg reserving 1 teaspoon of it for later use. Add buttermilk and stir till moist.  Knead for 12 strokes, shape the dough into a ball and place in a 6” greased oven.  Brush top of dough with the remaining egg.  Cut a ¼” cross into the dough and bake at 375º for 35 minutes.