Irish Soda Bread
Introduce
Chef :
Rekha Unni
Irish Soda Bread
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Traditional Irish soda bread has cross marking on top which indicates blessings of Lord and before baking 4 holes are poked in each corner of loaf to release fairies to prevent curse as per legend. This is healthy and delicious bread
Ingredient
Food ration :
4 servings
Cooking time :
35 mins
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Add 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp each of whole wheat & all-purpose flours, 1/2 tsp each of baking soda and salt in a bowl. Mix everything well gently
* Step 2
Add 2 tbsp cold butter, mix until crumbly
* Step 3
Whisk egg and buttermilk in separate bowl
* Step 4
Reserve 2 tbsp of the buttermilk-egg mix for later use, set aside
* Step 5
Make well at the center of the flour mix.Add the rest of the buttermilk-egg mix to the flour mix, gently mix until it comes together to form a rough dough. Do not over knead
* Step 6
Place the ready dough on a flour-dusted surface, pat with hands into a 4 cm thick round
* Step 7
Place the ready dough on a greased & lined baking tray, slash to make a deep cross on top like this
* Step 8
Poke hole in the 4 corners of the dough with knife
* Step 9
Glaze with the reserved buttermilk-egg mix
* Step 10
Sprinkle a handful of oats on top, Bake in a preheated oven at 190 degrees for 15 mins
* Step 11
Now bake for 20-30 mins at a reduced temperature of 160 degrees until done
* Step 12
Allow to cool a little, slice & serve warm. Since this bread dries up quickly, it's best served warm. Should be consumed within a day or two
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