Fruited Irish Soda Bread

Looking for a quick to bake bread idea? Then check out this fruited Irish soda bread loaf recipe which is baked in just an hour!

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ingredients 11
Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 60 min

Ingredients

2: cups all-purpose flour

1/2: cup whole wheat flour

3: tablespoons brown sugar

1: teaspoon baking powder

1: teaspoon baking soda

1/4: teaspoon salt

1/4: teaspoon cinnamon

1/4: cup margarine or butter

1 1/4: cups buttermilk*

1: cup dried fruit bits

1/4: cup candied orange peel, finely chopped

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Directions

1 Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. In large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; mix well. With fork or pastry blender, cut in margarine until crumbly. Add buttermilk, fruit bits and orange peel; blend well.
2 On well-floured surface, knead dough gently 1 to 2 minutes or until no longer sticky. Form dough into ball; place on greased cookie sheet. With sharp knife, cut an "X" 1/4 inch deep on top of loaf.
3 Bake at 375°F. for 40 to 45 minutes or until bread is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm or cool.

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* To substitute for buttermilk, use 4 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice plus milk to make 1 1/4 cups.

Personalize the character of this recipe by using your favorite type of dried fruit. Raisins and currants are traditional with soda bread; the candied fruit mixtures typically used for holiday fruit cakes work well, too. For a bit of exotic flair, try chopped dried papaya, mango, pineapple or star-fruit. Look for tropical dried fruits in large supermarkets, produce shops or health food stores.

Add 1 teaspoon caraway seed to the dough.

For a softer crust, brush the top of the warm loaf with melted butter.