Four Provinces Brown Soda Bread

A soda bread recognizable in Irish households! Easy to make, right densitiy/lightness ratio, with just enough sweetness.

Original recipe makes 2 loaves

Ingredients

1 egg
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoons molasses
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons wheat bran
1 tablespoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup golden raisins
2 teaspoons melted butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets.
2. Whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and molasses in a bowl until evenly blended; set aside. Stir together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, bran, cream of tartar, and baking soda in a separate large bowl, and make a well in the center. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the well, and stir until a soft dough forms. Stir in the golden raisins, then turn the dough out onto a well floured work surface, and knead 8 to 10 times before dividing into two round balls. Place the balls on the baking sheets and use a sharp knife to cut a 1/2 inch deep X into the tops of the dough balls. Brush with melted butter.
3. Place the loaves into the preheated oven, and reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Wrap the loaves in light cotton towels for 10 minutes after they are removed from the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 218 kcal
Carbohydrates: 45.4 g
Cholesterol: 21 mg
Fat: 2.1 g
Fiber: 4.7 g
Protein: 7.2 g
Sodium: 153 mg

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