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How to Make Irish Soda Bread

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Guinness and brown bread are two things the Irish have refined to an art. Here's a version sure to please. Makes two loaves.

From Quick Guide: Making Bread
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • knife
  • 1 c. raisins or currants, rinsed in hot water and patted dry
  • baking sheets
  • 2 c. buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp. double-acting baking powder
  • mixing bowls
  • wooden skewers
  • 1 tbsp. caraway seeds
  • wire racks
  • 4 c. bread flour
  • Wooden Skewers
  • Baking Sheets
  • Knife
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Wire Racks
  • Knife
  • Baking sheets
  • Mixing bowls
  • 1 tbsp. double-acting baking powder
  • 1 c. raisins or currants, rinsed in hot water and patted dry
  • 1 tbsp. caraway seeds
  • 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 c. buttermilk
  • 4 c. bread flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Step 2

    Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in raisins and caraway seeds.

  4. Step 4

    Add buttermilk and stir mixture until it forms a dough.

  5. Step 5

    Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. Knead 1 minute.

  6. Step 6

    Divide the dough in half. With floured hands, shape each half into a round loaf.

  7. Step 7

    Place loaves on a lightly greased baking sheet.

  8. Step 8

    Cut an "X" 1/4-inch deep across the top of each loaf with a sharp knife.

  9. Step 9

    Bake the loaves for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. They should be crusty.

  10. Step 10

    Transfer loaves to a wire rack and let cool.

Tips & Warnings
  • For an non-Irish twist, try substituting dried cranberries for the raisins or currants.
  • Omit the fruit for a more savory bread.

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on 3/12/2008 This is a really good recipe, you even rememered to make an x!

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eHow to Make Irish Soda Bread
Guinness and brown bread are two things the Irish have refined to an art. Here's a version sure to please. Makes two loaves.
E-mail this eHow to a friend
Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.

3. Stir in raisins and caraway seeds.

4. Add buttermilk and stir mixture until it forms a dough.

5. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. Knead 1 minute.

6. Divide the dough in half. With floured hands, shape each half into a round loaf.

7. Place loaves on a lightly greased baking sheet.

8. Cut an "X" 1/4-inch deep across the top of each loaf with a sharp knife.

9. Bake the loaves for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. They should be crusty.

10. Transfer loaves to a wire rack and let cool.


Tips:
For an non-Irish twist, try substituting dried cranberries for the raisins or currants.

Omit the fruit for a more savory bread.





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eHow to Make Irish Soda Bread
Guinness and brown bread are two things the Irish have refined to an art. Here's a version sure to please. Makes two loaves.
E-mail this eHow to a friend
Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.

3. Stir in raisins and caraway seeds.

4. Add buttermilk and stir mixture until it forms a dough.

5. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. Knead 1 minute.

6. Divide the dough in half. With floured hands, shape each half into a round loaf.

7. Place loaves on a lightly greased baking sheet.

8. Cut an "X" 1/4-inch deep across the top of each loaf with a sharp knife.

9. Bake the loaves for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. They should be crusty.

10. Transfer loaves to a wire rack and let cool.


Tips:
For an non-Irish twist, try substituting dried cranberries for the raisins or currants.

Omit the fruit for a more savory bread.





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