St. Patrick’s day ‘26.
Oven 375° 1. In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in margarine till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine 1 egg and buttermilk; add to flour mixture. Stir just till moistened. 2. On a lightly floured surface, knead gently for 12 strokes. 3. On a greased baking sheet, shape dough into a 6-inch-round loaf. Cut a 4-inch cross, 1/4 inch deep, on the top. Brush with 1 beaten egg. 4. Bake in a 375° oven about 35 minutes or till golden. Cool on a rack.
Brown Irish Soda Bread: Prepare as above, except reduce all-purpose flour to 1 cup and add 1 cup whole wheat flour. Sweet-Raisin Irish Soda Bread: Prepare as above, except add 2 tablespoons brown sugar to the flour mixture and 1/3 cup raisins or currants to the buttermilk mixture.
Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook