An Irish Tradition for Saint Patty's Day
(grandpa comber enjoying his Irish Heritage)
Irish Soda Bread
1 cup old fashioned rolled otats
3 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 tbs caraway seeds
1 tbs baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup raisins and/or dried cranberries
3 eggs
1 1/3 cup buttermilk
preheat oven to 325 degrees F
coat baking sheet with cooking spray. (reserve 1 tbs oats)
In large bowl combine flour, sugar, caraway seeds, baking powder, soda, salt and remaining oats.
Toss in raisins and/or cranberries.
Lightly beat 2 eggs, stir beaten eggs and buttermilk in flour mixture until combined
On lightly floured surface, knead mixture until dough forms.
Shape into 6" round loaf and place on baking sheet
With serrated knife, cut 1/2 inch deep "X" into top of loaf.
Lightly beat remaining egg; brush over dough, and sprinkle with reserved oats.
Bake 50-55 min or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped on bottom
Transfer from baking sheet to rack; cool .
