AMAZINGLY
EASY IRISH SODA BREAD
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup buttermilk
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a
large baking sheet. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda,
baking powder, salt and margarine. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn
dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a
round and place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine melted butter
with 1/4 cup buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut
an 'X' into the top of the loaf.
Bake in preheated oven for 45
to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick
inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 30 to 50
minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture
while it bakes. Makes 1 (1-1/2 pound) loaf. Servings Per Recipe: 20.
Nutrition at a glance: per
serving : Calories 172; Protein 3 grams; Total Fat 7grams; Sodium 260
milligrams; Cholesterol 17milligramss; Carbohydrates 22 grams;
Fiber 1 gram
POTATO BREAD 1
225grams/ 8 ounces warm
cooked potato
1/2 teaspoon salt
25 grams/ 1 ounce butter, melted
50 grams/ 2 ounces plain flour
Mash potatoes well. Add salt and butter, then work in enough flour to make a pliable dough. Divide the dough in two and roll out on a floured surface to form two circles 22cm / 9 inch in diameter and 1/2cm/ 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut each circle into quarters and bake on a hot griddle or pan for about 5 minutes or until browned on both sides. Some people like to grease the baking surface, while others prefer a light dusting of flour for a drier effect. Makes 8
NOTE: Also known as fadge or potato cake, this is delicious hot from the griddle or pan with melted butter and a sprinkling of sugar. It is also a much-loved part of a traditional breakfast.
IRISH POTATO BREAD
3 medium Potatoes, peeled and
cubed
1/4 cup Butter or Margarine
1/3 cup Milk
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Flour
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
Preheat oven to 350oF. Cook
potatoes and mash. Combine with butter, milk and
salt. Blend until fluffy. Add flour and baking powder, stir until smooth.
Spread mixture on an ungreased cookie sheet. Form a 10-inch circle about 1 inch
thick. Bake 25-30 minutes or lightly brown. Cool slightly and cut into wedges.
