Irish Whiskey Soda Bread

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.

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   Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, or lightly grease.

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   Combine flour, salt and baking soda in a bowl.

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   With a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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   In a small bowl or 2 cup measure, mix buttermilk, honey & whiskey.

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   Add all at once to dry mixture and stir just until no dry spots remain.

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   Turn onto lightly floured surface and knead for 1 minute (too much will toughen and too little will inhibit rising).

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   Divide dough in half and shape into round loaves.

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   Place on cookie sheet. With a floured knife cut a cross 1/2 inch deep in each loaf.

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    In small cup, combine whiskey and milk.

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    Brush loaves with glaze.

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    Bake for 35-40 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped on bottoms. Remove from pans and let cool on wire racks.

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    Cut into wedges or slices and serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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