Julia Child’s Irish Soda Bread

4 c Flour
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Soda
2 c Buttermilk

Source: Listen to the Mrs–from her TV Show

Mix all with hands, then knead into a ball until it stays together.

Pat into a greased 9″ pie plate, cut a cross into the top.

Bake 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, until it tests done with a toothpick.

Note: I mixed it with a spoon.

Yields
8 Servings