the dough as it will make the end result more dense.
flour your hands and work the dough gently to shape it into a round. using a sharp knife or a pair of scissors, make a cross on top of the bread. (this as you may know, lets the fairies out). transfer the round to the baking pan and bake for 5 minutes. reduce the heat to 350 degrees f and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top of the bread is golden in color and a thermometer comes out at 190-200 degrees f.
let cool on a rack. like all true soda breads, this bread is dense, and it’s best 