Baking Soda for Irish Soda Bread
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Can you believe it’s St. Patrick’s day already? It seems like Christmas was just last week. And Valentine’s Day seems like it was only yesterday. But here we are – it’s another holiday already!
One of my favorite things about St. Patrick’s Day, besides Shamrock Shakes from McDonalds, is Irish Soda Bread. Irish Soda Bread is a great way to get your DSU on! (DSU stands for Daily Spice Use. I’m trying some new acronyms, like Rachael Ray does. Let me know what you think!). Traditionally, Irish Soda Bread uses caraway – and I certainly don’t want to break with tradition, but I can’t help adding some extra spices TTM (to the mix!). Here’s the recipe I use:
Irish Soda Bread with A Kick
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. currants
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tbsp. caraway seeds
1 c. buttermilk
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar together. Add spices and currants. Stir in buttermilk to make a soft dough. Knead dough on a lightly floured board for about 1 minute (it’s a loose dough, so don’t feel that you need to add extra flour). Then shape it into a round loaf and put it into an 8 inch greased round pan. Pat flour lightly over the top surface. Then cut a cross shape into the top. Bake at 350 degrees in oven for 40 minutes. Bread should have hollow sound when you tap it.
Irish soda bread is tasty whether you serve it with dinner, or have it toasted with tea. Or, with a neat glass of whiskey. I don’t judge.