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Irish Soda Breads Variations

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0700
v113.n013.2
I know I am late with these but they are good at anytime of the 
year.  And you will have them early for next year.


Whole-Wheat Irish Soda Bread
Currant - Orange Irish Soda Bread
Irish Soda Bread


* Exported from MasterCook *

                        Bread, Whole-Wheat Irish Soda

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 32    Preparation Time :0:10
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Breads
                  Fatfree

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2               cups  whole-wheat flour
    2               cups  all-purpose flour -- plus more for dusting
    1           teaspoon  baking soda
    1           teaspoon  salt
    2 1/4           cups  buttermilk

1. Preheat oven to 450F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and 
sprinkle with a little flour.

2. Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda and salt 
in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in buttermilk. 
Using one hand, stir in full circles (starting in the center of the 
bowl working toward the outside of the bowl) until all the flour is 
incorporated. The dough should be soft but not too wet and sticky. 
When it all comes together, in a matter of seconds, turn it out onto 
a well-floured surface. Clean dough off your hand.

3. Pat and roll the dough gently with floury hands, just enough to 
tidy it up and give it a round shape. Flip over and flatten slightly 
to about 2". Transfer the loaf to the prepared baking sheet. Mark 
with a deep cross using a serrated knife and prick each of the four quadrants.

4. Bake the bread for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400F and 
continue to bake until the loaf is brown on top and sounds hollow 
when tapped, 30 to 35 minutes more. Transfer the loaf to a wire rack 
and let cool for about 30 minutes.

Makes 2 lb loaf, Serves 32

Source:
    "recipe.com"
Start to Finish Time:
    "1:30"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 61 Calories; trace Fat (5.3% 
calories from fat); 2g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 
1mg Cholesterol; 125mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Non-Fat 
Milk; 0 Fat.

NOTES :

Soda breads are hearty Irish staples - wholemeal flour with large 
flakes of bran and wheat germ, or white flour or a mixture leavened 
with baking soda and moistened with buttermilk. The acid in the 
buttermilk reacts with the baking soda, which is an alkali, creating 
bubbles of carbon dioxide which rise the bread. Soda breads have the 
heft of a yeast bread but are made in minutes and the dough can be 
shaped into scones or a round loaf, depending on the occasion. 
Originally it would have been baked in a bastible (pot oven) over the 
open fire.

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* Exported from MasterCook *

                      Bread, Currant - Orange Irish Soda

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 12    Preparation Time :0:20
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Breads
                  Low Fat

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2               cups  all-purpose flour
    1         tablespoon  sugar -- to 2T
    1           teaspoon  baking powder
       1/2      teaspoon  baking soda
       1/2      teaspoon  salt
    1         tablespoon  finely shredded orange peel
    3        tablespoons  butter
       1/3           cup  currants
    1                     egg -- lightly beaten
       3/4           cup  buttermilk

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Grease a baking sheet, set aside. In a large 
mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 
salt, and orange peel. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse 
crumbs. Stir in currants. Make a well in the center of the mixture.

2. In a small mixing bowl combine egg and buttermilk. Add all at once 
to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened.

3. On a lightly floured surface gently knead dough to form a dough 
(about 4 or 5 times). Shape into a 7" round loaf.

4. Transfer dough to prepared baking sheet. With a sharp knife, make 
2 slashes across the top of the loaf to form an X, cutting all the 
way to the edge. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

Serves 12

Description:
    "Ireland's famous freckled quickbread is expected on St. 
Patrick's Day, but the plump currants and orange zest in this loaf 
make it wonderful for year around baking. Sliced soda bread makes 
wonderful toast -- give it a try!"
Source:
    "recipe.com"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 130 Calories; 4g Fat (25.2% 
calories from fat); 3g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 
26mg Cholesterol; 234mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean 
Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.


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* Exported from MasterCook *

                              Bread, Irish Soda

Recipe By     :From Better Homes and Gardens
Serving Size  : 16    Preparation Time :0:15
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Breads
                  Low Fat

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2               cups  all-purpose flour
    1           teaspoon  baking powder
       1/2      teaspoon  baking soda
    3        tablespoons  margarine -- or butter
       1/4           cup  raisins -- optional
    1                     egg white -- slightly beaten
       3/4           cup  buttermilk
                          nonstick cooking spray
       1/4      teaspoon  salt

For a whole wheat version of this classic quick bread, substitute 1 
cup whole wheat flour for 1 cup of the all-purpose flour.

1. In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, soda, 
and salt. Cut in margarine or butter until mixture resembles coarse 
crumbs. Stir in raisins, if desired. Make a well in the center of the mixture.

2. In a small mixing bowl combine egg white and buttermilk. Add all 
at once to dry mixture. Stir just until moistened.

3. On a lightly floured surface knead dough 10 to 12 strokes until 
nearly smooth. Shape into a 7"round loaf.

4. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.  Place bread dough 
on baking sheet. With a sharp knife, make 2 slashes in the top to form an X.

5. Bake in a 375F oven about 30 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

Makes 1 loaf (16 servings).

Source:
    "recipe.com"
Start to Finish Time:
    "0:45"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 89 Calories; 2g Fat (24.4% 
calories from fat); 2g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 
trace Cholesterol; 144mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean 
Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.