IRISH SODA BREAD

Amazing Irish Soda Bread

2012-01-16T19:41:00.000-08:00

Amazing Irish Soda Bread
Irish Soda Bread Recipe Ingredients

* 4 cups all-purpose flour
* 4 tablespoons white sugar
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup margarine, softened
* 1 cup buttermilk
* 1 egg
* 1/4 cup butter, melted
* 1/4 cup buttermilk

Irish Soda Bread Recipe Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and margarine. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 30 to 50 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.

Irresistible Irish Soda Bread

2012-01-11T19:38:00.000-08:00

Irresistible Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread Recipe Ingredients

* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* 1/3 cup white sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 2 cups buttermilk
* 1/4 cup butter, melted

Irish Soda Bread Recipe Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda. Blend egg and buttermilk together, and add all at once to the flour mixture. Mix just until moistened. Stir in butter. Pour into prepared pan.
3. Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Wrap in foil for several hours, or overnight, for best flavor.
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IRISH SODA BREAD 5

2011-09-29T20:55:00.000-07:00

IRISH SODA BREAD 5
IRISH SODA BREAD INGREDIENTS

2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. butter, softened
1/2 c. dark seedless raisins
1 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. butter, melted

IRISH SODA BREAD INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using solid vegetable shortening, lightly grease the surface of a small baking sheet. Set aside until bread is shaped. Assemble all ingredients for Irish soda bread. (Make bread the same day you plan to serve it.)

2. Put flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a sifter; sift over a large bowl. Add softened butter and cut into flour mixture, using a pastry blender or fork until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Add raisins and toss thoroughly.

3. Pour buttermilk into flour mixture all at once. Gently toss mixture together with a fork until all dry ingredients are just moistened. Do not overmix. Using hands, gently gather flour mixture together and press firmly into a ball.

4. Put dough on a lightly floured pastry cloth or board. Knead gently with the palms of your hands until dough is smooth (about 1 minute). Shape into a smooth round ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.

5. Using hands, flatten dough into a circle that is about seven inches in diameter. (Dough will be about 1 1/2" thick.) Press a large floured knife into center of loaf, halfway through dough. Repeat, at right angle, to divide loaf into quarters.

6. Bake bread for 30 to 40 minutes, or until top is golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom and sides with a wooden spoon. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Brush top with melted butter and later, dust with flour. Makes one loaf of Irish Soda Bread...enjoy it !
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MINI IRISH SODA BREADS

2011-09-19T20:54:00.000-07:00

MINI IRISH SODA BREADS
IRISH SODA BREAD INGREDIENTS

4 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar.
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup dried currants
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup buttermilk
3 eggs

IRISH SODA BREAD INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 325°F.

Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, currants, and cheese. Stir in buttermilk and 2 eggs until dough forms.

On a floured surface, knead dough until smooth. Divide dough into 8 evenly sized pieces. Shape each piece into a round loaf.

Place 2-3" apart on baking sheet. Using a serrated knife, cut 1/2-inch deep X into the top of each loaf. Lightly beat remaining egg and brush over the tops of loaves.

Bake for 25 minutes, or until loaves are golden and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Let cool...enjoy the IRISH SODA BREAD !

IRISH DARK SODA BREAD

2011-09-09T20:53:00.000-07:00

IRISH DARK SODA BREAD
IRISH SODA BREAD INGREDIENTS

3 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. whole wheat flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. baking powder
3 tbsp. brown sugar or turbinado sugar
2 1/4 c. buttermilk
4 tbsp. melted butter

IRISH SODA BREAD INSTRUCTIONS
Combine dry ingredients, mixing well. Break up any brown sugar (or use turbinado sugar instead).
Using a wooden spoon, stir in liquid ingredients and melted butter.
Divide the dough into 2 loaves. Cut a X across the top (to let the devil out!).
Bake in a preheated 400°F for about 45 minutes or until browned on top. Cool on a wire rack.
Brush with melted butter while still warm. Irish Soda bread doesn't keep well and is best the day it is made...enjoy it !

Easy Irish Soda Bread

2011-08-20T23:23:00.000-07:00

Easy Irish Soda Bread

IRISH SODA BREAD INGREDIENTS

* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* 1/3 cup white sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 2 cups buttermilk
* 1/4 cup butter, melted

IRISH SODA BREAD INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda. Blend egg and buttermilk together, and add all at once to the flour mixture. Mix just until moistened. Stir in butter. Pour into prepared pan.
3. Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Wrap the Irish Soda Bread in foil for several hours, or overnight, for best flavor.
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WHOLE MEAL IRISH SODA BREAD

2010-09-19T20:52:00.000-07:00

WHOLE MEAL IRISH SODA BREAD
A great Irish Soda Bread recipe to try !
Irish Soda Bread INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup whole wheat white flour
1-1/2 cups regular whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar (or Bakewell Cream)
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
3/4 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup raisins, Craisins or currants (optional)

Irish Soda Bread INSTRUCTIONS
In a large bowl, combine both kinds of flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar; stir to mix well.

Make a hole in the center and pour in the buttermilk or yogurt and sweetener and melted butter; mix to make a dough.

If the dough is crumbly, the flour was stored in dry conditions and you may need to add a little extra liquid to make the dough a correct consistency - mix in a little more buttermilk or milk, a little at a time, until the dough is soft and pliable.

Turn out of the bowl onto a clean surface which has been lightly dusted with flour. Knead (fold over onto itself) the dough about 10 times and press together to form a round loaf. Place on a buttered cookie sheet or upside-down pizza pan (any flat baking surface without shallow or no sides will do). Using a sharp knife or razor, slash a cross or X shape into the top (to let the devil out!). This tradition allows steam and bubbles to escape during the baking.

Bake for 50-60 minutes in a 400°F degree oven or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped lightly on bottom and bottom has browned.

Serve the Irish Soda Bread thinly sliced with butter and jam...enjoy it !
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WHITE IRISH SODA BREAD

2010-09-19T20:50:00.000-07:00

WHITE IRISH SODA BREAD
A nice Irish soda bread..try this one !

Irish Soda Bread INGREDIENTS

1 lb. white or whole wheat white flour (3-1/2 to 4 cups)
1 tsp. salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup buttermilk or vanilla kefir

Irish Soda Bread INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven for 15 minutes before baking at 450°F.
In a bowl, combine dry ingredients and whisk together until well mixed.

Add the milk, gradually and a little at a time, mixing with a large spoon until a dough is formed. Have the dough so that it is not too dry, adding a little more buttermilk, if needed, or less buttermilk if the dough seems somewhat sticky.

On a lightly floured work surface, knead the dough lightly a few turns, as you would biscuits.
Shape into a round, flat loaf, and cut a deep cross from side to side.
Bake on a flat pan that has been lightly greased or dusted with flour for about 45 minutes.
Sweet Raisin Soda Bread:

Add to the above recipe:

1/2 cup sugar
1 beaten egg
4 tbsp. melted butter
2 tsp. caraway seeds (optional)
1/2 cup (or more) seedless raisins

To prepare the raisins, put them in a Pyrex measuring cup and cover them with water to which 1 tablespoon rum has been added. Bring to a boil in a microwave and cook for 1 minute. Let sit for 15 minutes before using. If you have dehyrdrated buttermilk powder, this may be added to the raisin cooking water to measure 1 cup and used as the liquid in this recipe.

Soda bread should be used the day it is baked because it stales quickly. Day old soda bread may be used for French Toast.
The Irish soda bread white is ready to serve..nice one ! Enjoy it !
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Irish Soda Bread V

2009-07-20T23:32:00.000-07:00

Irish Soda Bread V
A nice Irish soda bread recipe to try !
Irish Soda Bread INGREDIENTS

* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 4 cups whole wheat flour
* 2 teaspoons white sugar
* 2 cups buttermilk
* 1 cup milk
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Irish Soda Bread INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, salt and baking soda. Add whole wheat flour and sugar; stir to combine. In a separate bowl, mix together buttermilk, milk and oil.
3. Add milk mixture to flour mixture; mix just until combined. Divide dough in half and form into two round, flat loaves. Place loaves on a lightly greased baking sheet.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. The Irish soda bread is ready to serve..nice !

Irish Soda Bread IV

2009-07-20T23:31:00.000-07:00

Irish Soda Bread IV
INGREDIENTS
* 4 cups all-purpose flour
* 2/3 cup white sugar
* 1/2 cup margarine
* 5 teaspoons baking powder
* 2 eggs
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons caraway seed
* 2 1/2 cups raisins
* 2 cups buttermilk
* 3 tablespoons milk (optional)
* 3 tablespoons sour cream (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Use fingers or a pastry cutter to press in butter or margarine, like a pie crust. When mixture looks fine and crumbly, add raisins and caraway seeds.

Mix together and then add eggs, buttermilk, and sour cream. If mixture is not moist, add milk. Pour into two greased and lightly floured loaf pans or a frying pan.
2. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean.
The Irish soda bread recipe is ready to serve warm...nice ! Enjoy it !
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Irish Soda Bread II

2009-07-20T23:30:00.000-07:00

Irish Soda Bread II
INGREDIENTS

* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
* 1/2 cup raisins
* 2 eggs
* 1 tablespoon caraway seed

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Beat eggs with buttermilk. Add the eggs and buttermilk into the flour mixture; stir in raisins.
3. Pour dough onto lightly floured board. Shape into a round loaf, adding flour if necessary. Place in a lightly greased springform pan. Sprinkle top with caraway seeds if desired.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour or until the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
The Irish soda bread is ready to serve....nice !
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Easy Irish Soda Bread

2009-07-20T23:29:00.000-07:00

Easy Irish Soda Bread

Try this nice Irish soda bread....great !
INGREDIENTS

* 4 cups all-purpose flour
* 4 tablespoons white sugar
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup margarine, softened
* 1 cup buttermilk
* 1 egg
* 1/4 cup butter, melted
* 1/4 cup buttermilk

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and margarine. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 30 to 50 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.
The Irish soda bread is ready to serve.....enjoy !
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Irish Soda Bread I

2009-07-20T23:27:00.000-07:00

Irish Soda Bread I
INGREDIENTS

* 4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 cup white sugar
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 3 eggs
* 1 pint sour cream
* 1 cup raisins

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
2. Mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the eggs, sour cream and raisins and mix until just combined. Distribute batter evenly between the two pans.
3. Bake loaves at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour. The Irish soda bread is ready...nice ! Enjoy the bread !
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