Irish Soda Bread

[Teresa]

Irish Soda Bread

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup of cultured buttermilk or sour milk
1 beaten egg
3/4 tablespoon butter

Mix the dry ingediants and cut in the butter.  Mix the milk and beaten egg and stir it into the dry mix.  Knead 12 strokes and form into a round ball.  Cut an X on the top and bake in a moderate oven.
(350-375) for 30 to 40 minutes.