Soda Bread with Sultanas

Method

• step 1

  Put the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into food mixer and, using a K-beater and medium speed, work in the butter. Add the sultanas and liquids and mix well.

• step 2

  Line a baking tray.

• step 3

  Combine the mixture with your hands to make a dough and shape into a ball. Flatten the ball out and cut a cross in the top, using a wet knife.

• step 4

  Put the dough on the baking tray and leave to rest for 20 minutes.

• step 5

  Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/mark 6.

• step 6

  Once the dough is rested, dust it lightly with flour and bake in the middle of the oven for 40 - 50 minutes. If the top starts to brown too much, cover loosely with baking paper.

• step 7

  Transfer to a wire rack to cool.