Irish Soda Bread

Combine the milk and vinegar then let mixture sit for at least 10 minutes or until the milk curdles. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the ½ cup of butter. Stir in 1 cup (245g) of the curdled milk. (There should still be 1 tablespoon left over.) Stir in the egg. Kneed the dough right in the bowl until smooth. Form dough into a round, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly. In a very small bowl combine the melted butter with the remaining milk; brush loaf with this mixture. (If you have some left over you can apply a second coat once the bread has baked for 35 minutes.) Use a sharp knife to slash an “X” into the loaf. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.