This is one of my favorite breads to bake when I am short on time and in the mood for hot homemade bread, because soda bread requires no rising time and very minimal kneading. The ingredients are quite basic and it only takes about 10 minutes to prepare, and 45 minutes to bake. I recommend this to be served with soup.
Ingredients:
4 c. flour (white or whole wheat)
1 tsp. baking soda
4 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 egg
1/4 c. melted butter
1/4 c. buttermilk
1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2) In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, soda, baking soda, salt, and margarine. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir in 1 c. of buttermilk and egg.
3) Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round and place on a baking sheet.
4) In a small bowl, combine melted butter with 1/4 c. buttermilk; brush loaf.
5) Use a sharp knife to cut an "x" into the top of the loaf.
6) Bake 45 to 50 minutes.
So you just have buttermilk on hand whenever???
ReplyDeleteButtermilk is very easy to make if you have milk in the fridge. Pour scant one cup of milk and add one tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into it and allow this mixture to sit for 5 minutes. Then, voila, you have buttermilk! So no, I never have buttermilk on hand, but it is super easy to make for yourself.
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