This Irish soda bread is inspired by a classic, made with white flour and currants, called "spotty dog." My whole wheat version proved to be the perfect home for some particularly luscious golden raisins and walnuts that I get from a vendor at my farmers' market.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 1h
Yield 1 large loaf (about 16 slices)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Sift together the flours, baking soda and salt and place in a wide bowl
- Make a well in the middle of the flour, add the walnuts and raisins and pour in the buttermilk. Using a wide rubber spatula, a wide wooden spoon or your hands mix in the flour from the sides of the bowl to the center, turning the bowl and sweeping the flour from the sides into the buttermilk. Mix until the buttermilk, raisins and walnuts have been incorporated into the flour, then scrape out onto a lightly floured work surface. The dough should be soft and a bit sticky. Flour your hands so it won't stick to them.
- Gently and quickly knead the dough, only enough to shape it into a ball, then with floured hands gently pat it down to a 2-inch high round. Place it on the parchment-lined baking sheet and cut a 1/2-inch deep cross across the top. You shouldn't let too much time lapse between the time you add the buttermilk to the flour and the moment you put the loaf into the oven.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until the loaf responds with a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom. Remove from the oven, wrap loosely in a cloth or kitchen towel, and cool on a rack.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 165, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 229 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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Kendall Rosario
[email protected]I love the way this bread smells when it's baking. It fills the whole house with a warm and inviting aroma.
Sumaiya Khan Ahiya
[email protected]This bread was a hit at my last party!
MG AMDADUR RAHAMAN
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The bread turned out great!
Benjamin Rojas
[email protected]This soda bread is a great way to use up leftover buttermilk and raisins.
Najeeb120 Abdullah
[email protected]I've never been a huge fan of soda bread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the walnuts and raisins add a really nice touch.
Jasmin Yasinsen
[email protected]This bread is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
MD. Julhas
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making soda bread, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the bread turned out great! It was light and fluffy, and the walnuts and raisins added a nice touch of sweetness.
The Sony Sab TV Lover
[email protected]This soda bread is a great way to use up leftover buttermilk. It's also a really quick and easy bread to make.
Awall Miah
[email protected]I love the addition of walnuts and raisins to this soda bread. It gives it a really unique and flavorful taste.
Siyamthanda Xaba
[email protected]This bread is amazing! It's so simple to make, and it tastes delicious.
Liam DW05
[email protected]I've made this soda bread several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Hamid Miah
[email protected]This soda bread was a delight! The combination of walnuts and raisins added a wonderful texture and flavor to the bread. It was so moist and fluffy, and it had a beautiful golden crust. I will definitely be making this bread again!