You’ll Need
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons white granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
1¼ cup buttermilk
1 egg
¼ cup butter, melted
Directions
1 Preheat oven to 375˚ Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2 Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and butter in a large bowl.
3 Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg.
4 Place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead slightly.
5 Form dough into a ball and place on greased baking sheet.
6 In a small bowl, combine melted butter with ¼ cup buttermilk.
7 Brush dough with butter mixture.
8 Use a sharp knife to cut an X into top of loaf.
9 Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.
10 Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
11 Slice and serve with butter and a bowl of stew!