Friday, March 11, 2011

Irish Soda Bread

Speaking of buns in the oven, we know it's nearing St. Paddy's day when our Irish Soda Bread recipe gets a workout. Thank you to the very special Maria Gibbons for handing down the authentic recipe.

3 comments:

KateM said...

How about SHARING the recipe please....oxoxox

Jamie said...

I second the request!

ml said...

Here you go, friends! Irish Soda Bread

4 c. flour
1 tsp salt
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. coriander
1/4 c. butter
1 egg
1 3/4 c. buttermilk

Mix dry ingredients. Add butter and cut with pastry blender until crumbly. Beat egg slightly and mix with buttermilk. Add to dry ingredients. Turn onto a floured board and knead 2-3 minutes until smooth. Divide dough in half and shape into rounded loaves. Place in greased/floured 8" cake pans. Press down. With sharp knife, cut crosses on top of loaves about 1/2" deep. Bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes. Makes 2 loaves. Serve with butter.