Dairy-Free Irish Soda Bread with Apple Butter

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cup Dairy-Free Butter, cold and cubed
• 1 3/4 cups Dairy-Free Milk
• 1 cup Apple Butter

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. 3Cut in the cold dairy-free butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4Gradually add the dairy-free milk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. 5Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a round loaf.
6. 6Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet and cut a cross on top with a sharp knife.
7. 7Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
8. 8Let the bread cool slightly before slicing and serving with apple butter.

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