Irish Soda Bread

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt, mixing well. With a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour mixture, until crumbly. Add the buttermilk, stir with a fork just enough to moisten. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 8 to 10 times.

Place in a greased round casserole baking dish, or shape the loaf on a baking sheet. Cut a cross on the top of the loaf with a very sharp floured knife.

Bake for 1 hour, or until browned and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.