Irish Soda Bread

For Saint Patrick's Day this year I decided to make an Irish dinner for my family. We had Corned Beef and cabbage and Irish Soda Bread. I have always wanted to make Irish Soda Bread and this was the perfect opportunity to try it! I have to say, it turned out amazing! This bread is very dense, but I loved the flavor and texture of it, plus it took all of 10 minutes to make it! I will post my very green Key Lime Bars next, what till you see them, they glow in the dark!


Amazing Easy Irish Soda Bread
adapted from allrecipes.com 

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/8 cup white sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and margarine. Stir in 1 1/2 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. Brush loaf with heavy cream and sprinkle with white sugar. Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.
Bake in preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.