Monday, March 8, 2010

RECIPES FOR MY IRISH FRIENDS

Hi it is Marvellous Monday, and getting closer to St Paddy's day, so thought I would post a few recipes this week, for my Irish friends, hope you enjoy them, and God bless you and may he take a liking to you.



















IRISH SODA BREAD

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


Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.


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.


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.

2 comments:

Terri said...

Thank you for sharing this. I was thinking that I would like to make some Irish soda bread and I didn't have a recipe.

Barbara said...

Well great glad I could be a help, and thank you for visiting my blog dear.. have a great Day..