Grandma Howley's Irish Soda Bread Biscuits

By ashleypiersonchasesdinner • December 14, 2010 • 3 Comments

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Author Notes: This recipe came from my proud to be Irish grandma. She would serve these with anything from soup to a full dinner. They are light, buttery, and crumbly. Easy as can be to make. - ashleypiersonchasesdinner

Serves 10

2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
1 stick butter
3/4 cups buttermilk
1 large egg

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Cut in butter with a pasrty blender until mixture resembles course meal.
In a small bowl, combine buttermilk and egg, stir until blended. Add to flour mixture.
Stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
Use a rounded tablespoon and drop mixture 2 inches apart onto a baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Just until lightly browned.