2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk

Mix all dry ingredients. Add buttermilk and stir to make a soft dough. Turn out on lightly floured board and knead for about 1 minute. Shape dough into a round loaf about 8 inches in diameter.

Put in a greased round pan or on a greased cookie sheet. With a sharp knife cut a cross on the top. Bake in a preheated moderate oven (350 degrees) for 40 minutes, or until done.

Bread is done if it sounds hollow when tapped with the kunckles. Cool on its side before cutting. For a soft crust, wrap loaf in a tea towel and stand on its side to cool.