Four Provinces Brown Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Irish soda bread is a traditional Irish bread, made with just four ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk.
• The name "Four Provinces" refers to the four provinces of Ireland: Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connacht.
• The cake pan is traditionally round and scored with a cross on top before baking to help release steam.