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Before baking, a cross is traditionally cut on the top of the soda bread loaf with a knife – often said to ward off the devil and to protect the household…Legend and symbolism aside, there’s a practical reason for the cruciform shape to be cut into the top of the dough. Slashing the dough lets heat penetrate into the thickest part of the bread and allows the bread to stretch and expand as it rises.
Source: Why Is There A Cross Cut Into The Top Of Irish Soda Bread? – Eat Out Eat Well
Experience the Wicked Fab “Northern Ireland Foodie & Culture Tour”
An amazing Irish getaway for foodies! This travel package features:
- A 4-hour Belfast Foodie tour with the best local food specialties and spirits in the area. You will sample over 25 products from Northern Ireland.
- High Tea at the Titanic Belfast
- A visit to St. George’s Market, home to the finest fresh produce and local gifts
- Learn to bake traditional Northern Ireland breads on the shores of beautiful Strangford Lough
See more details here.
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