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First fully preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
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Sift the dry ingredients.
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Make a well in the center.
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Pour all of the milk in at once.
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Using 1 hand, mix in the flour from the sides of the bowl, adding more milk if necessary.
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The dough should be softish, not too wet and sticky.
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When it all comes together, turn it out onto a well floured board.
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WASH AND DRY YOUR HANDS.
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Knead lightly for a second, just enough to tidy it up, flip over.
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Pat the dough into a round about 12 inches (2.5 centimeters) and cut a cross on it to let the fairies out!
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Let the cuts go over the sides of the bread to make sure of this.
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Bake in a hot oven for 15 minutes, then turn down the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until cooked.
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If you are in doubt, tap the bottom of the bread: if it is cooked it will sound hollow.
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Soda bread only takes 2 or 3 minutes to make and 20 to 30 minutes to bake.
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It is certainly another of my 'great convertibles'.
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We have had the greatest fun experimenting with different variations and uses.
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It's also great with olives, sun-dried tomatoes or caramelized onions added, so the possibilities are endless for the hitherto humble soda bread.
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Note: This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
