Hey there, Northern Ontario! Can you feel it? The Victoria Day long weekend is just around the corner, and it’s bringing us warmer weather, laughter, and the perfect mix of relaxation, delicious food, and quality time with loved ones!
Irish Soda Bread: A Timeless Recipe
Originating from Ireland, Soda Bread is a rustic and delicious bread that requires minimal ingredients and effort. Its simplicity makes it a popular choice for baking enthusiasts and beginners alike.
Ingredients:
4 cups All Purpose Flour
¼ cup Granulated Sugar
1 tbsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Caraway Seed
1 cup currant/raisin
1/3 cup cold Shortening
1 whole Egg
1 ¾ cup Buttermilk
Method:
Preheat oven to 350F and grease a rimmed baking sheet
- In large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Add caraway seeds and stir well. - Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in shortening, until mixture looks like
coarse crumbs. - Stir in currants.
- In a large cup, whisk egg add buttermilk to egg. Stir to incorporate then add to
flour mixture. - Mix to form a soft dough that clings together.
- Turn onto a floured surface and knead gently forming a 7inch ball. DO NOT
OVER KNEAD. - Place dough into the prepared baking sheet. Mark an “X” about 4 inches long
and a ¼ inch deep. - Bake for 55 -60 minutes until tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Remove immediately from baking sheet; and cool on wire rack. Bread is best eaten the day it is made.
Gather with your loved ones, enjoy a relaxing long weekend morning and the aroma of freshly baked bread! Happy baking and happy Victoria Day!