Hveitibrauð með Lyftidufti

Description
Hveitibrauð með lyftidufti - Baking-powder bread



Best served when hot and with butter and cheese.

Ingredients

 * 500 g flour
 * 6 tsp. baking powder
 * 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
 * 300-350 ml. milk
 * 1 1/2 tsp. salt
 * milk or egg for brushing

Directions
Sieve together the dry ingredients, and add most of the milk. Knead until smooth, adding milk as needed. Form into a loaf and bake immediately. Make cuts into the loaf and brush it with milk or beaten egg before baking. Bread should be baked on the lowest rung in the oven, at 175°-200°C, for about an hour. It will be crusty and tastes best while warm.