Irish Soda Bread

Source

Author: Bob and Robin Young

Web Page: http://boisefoodieguild.blogspot.com

Degree of Difficulty

Degree of Difficulty: Easy

Oven Temperature: 375°F

Servings

Servings: 20

Ingredients

3

c

All-Purpose flour

1

c

Whole wheat flour

1

t

Baking Soda

1

T

Baking Powder

4

T

Honey, use a light, floral honey. Tupelo is good.

½

t

Salt

½

c

Butter, room temperature

1

c

Butter milk

1

Egg

¼

c

Butter, melted

¼

c

Buttermilk

1

Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.

2

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, honey, baking soda, baking powder, salt and butter. Stir in 1 cup Buttermilk and egg.

3

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly. Form dough into a round and place on a prepared baking sheet.

4

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with ¼ cup of buttermilk; brush the loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife and cut an "X" into the top of the loaf.

5

Bake in a pre heated oven for 40 - 50 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted into the loaf comes out clean (190°F). You can continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.

Cooking Times

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes