On 3/10/2013 11:49 PM, Christopher M. wrote:
> "Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
> eb.com...
>> This is the recipe I've used for years. I have had people from Ireland
>> comment favorably on its authenticity.
>>
>>
>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>
>> Irish Soda Bread
>>
>> Recipe By :Janet Wilder
>> Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:00
>> Categories : Breads
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 5 cups unbleached flour
>> 1 tsp salt
>> 1 tsp baking powder
>> 1 tsp baking soda
>> 4 tbs sugar
>> 4 tbs soft butter
>> 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
>> 1 egg 1 cup currants
>>
>> Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle a little flour over a baking sheet.
>>
>> Put all the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and work in the butter with
>> your fingertips until the mixture is crumbly and even in texture.
>>
>> Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk. Add egg and beat
>> well with a wooden spoon to distribute the egg into the buttermilk.
>> Continue to mix with the spoon until all the flour is wet, then knead with
>> your hand just to complete the mixing. Add the currants and mix them in.
>>
>> Cut the dough in half and shape each half into a ball. Put them on the
>> floured baking sheet at a distance from each other. With a knife dipped
>> in flour after each cut, make a deep cross across each loaf, almost - but
>> not quite - to the bottom.
>>
>> Bake for about 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on wire racks and do
>> not cut until thoroughly cold.
>
> Thanks. I don't think I've ever had a soda bread made from buttermilk.
>
>
> W. Pooh (AKA Winnie P.)
>
>
Mine calls for buttermilk, as well.

Jill