Irish Soda Bread and Whiskey Butter

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup whiskey
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, buttermilk, whiskey, honey, and brown sugar.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes.
6. Form the dough into a round loaf and place on a greased baking sheet.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Remove from oven and let cool.

Interesting Facts

• Irish soda bread is a traditional Irish dish that dates back to the 19th century.
• Whiskey butter is a traditional Irish condiment made with butter, whiskey, and sugar.
• The combination of Irish soda bread and whiskey butter is a classic and popular Irish recipe.