Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter (, cut into small pieces)
  • ¾ buttermilk
  • 1 large egg

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter an 8-inch round cake pan, or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and sugar. With your fingers rub in the small bits of chilled butter until the mixture is crumbly.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup combine the buttermilk and egg. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture comes together into a shaggy dough. Lightly flour the counter or a clean work surface and knead the dough for about 2 minutes until smooth. Shape the dough into an 8-inch round loaf and transfer to the prepared baking pan.
  • With a sharp knife, cut a large X into the top of the dough. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and the crust is firm (you should be able to give it a nice knock with your knuckles).
  • Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn the bread out of the pan and cool completely (or til just barely warm) on the wire rack. Cut into slices or wedges.