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1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sugar
4 cups flour
2 1/3 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon butter

Thoroughly combine baking soda, sugar, flour, salt and cream of tartar. Make a well in the center. Add buttermilk and mix lightly and quickly with a fork.

Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead for one minute. Shape into a circle, about 1 1/2 inch thick. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Slash a large cross in the top.

Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 40-45 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack. Brush top with butter while still warm. Cool before slicing to serve.