½ cup softened butter, plus ¼ cup melted butter; divided
1 cup buttermilk, plus ¼ cup buttermilk; divided
1 egg
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, white sugar, and salt.
Stir in the ½ cup softened butter, 1 cup buttermilk, and egg.
Knead on a flowered surface.
Then form the dough into a round loaf and place on a greased baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine the ¼ cup melted butter and the ¼ cup buttermilk.
Brush the loaf with the butter and buttermilk mixture.
Cut an "X" in the top of the loaf.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 40-45 minutes or until the toothpick in the center comes out clean. Let cool a few minutes and then slice into it and top with butter and jam.
Recipe by A Fireman's Wife at https://afiremanswife.com/2019/03/14/irish-soda-bread/