Irish Soda Bread

Yesterday the kids all went back to school, so the house seemed really quiet. Adam and I realised that it had been about 10 weeks since we were on our own, as that was when Tom finished his GCSE's. Now, I love having the kids off school, but it's also nice when they go back, if you know what I mean!
I made some of this soda bread for our lunch. It was really easy as it does not have yeast in it and therefore does not need kneading. The down side of this is that it makes quite a dense bread.
Adam and I had a couple of slices, and were rather full!
I probably would not be in a hurry to bake it again. I think its worth doing some kneading and getting a lighter loaf. We only gave it 6.5. The kids finished it off with their pasta bake at tea time. They didn't really comment about it, but it all went, so they can't of thought it was too bad!
As I type, I have another two cakes in the oven. I have several events coming up, so am trying to make a few cakes to freeze. I am starting to wonder whether it would be possible to complete this baking mission within the year - it sounds mad, but it might just be possible. Watch this space!