Irish Soda Bread #6

• 4 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 pint milk -- or buttermilk
• Raisins or currants (optional)

Mix dry ingredients together. Add milk or buttermilk to form a loose dough. Add raisins or currants, if desired. Place dough on floured board and knead until smooth. Form into a round about 2 inches high and make a large X with a knife in top of dough. Bake on greased baking sheet at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.

• Yields: 1 round loaf
• Preparation Time: about 1 hour