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Homemade Bread Day
17th November is
Home-made Bread Day
 Man has
been making flatbreads since 10,000 BC and without doubt the
ancient Egyptians have been making leavened (raised) breads with yeast for 5,000
years. Bread in one form or another has been a staple in most
civilisations earning itself the title “staff of life”.
With all the
wonderful types of bread readily available to purchase, making bread has become
a rare activity for many, especially with so many people working away from the
home all day. However although we have lots of yeast based bread recipes on the site,
we are hoping to get you in the mood for making your own with one of the most
simple leavened breads you will ever make. And it's ready in just 40 minutes!
If you're
feeling more adventurous, visit our
Cakes &
Baked Fayre page where you'll find all the bread recipes you'll ever need.
Enjoy Homemade Bread Day and Happy bread-making!
Foolproof Irish Soda
Bread
Veg HT CD CBF
Irish 40mins
Makes 2 x 20cm/8-inch round bread Cold
Vegetarian Vegan Accompaniment Bread Ireland Europe
Ingredients
225g/8oz Plain Flour
225g/8oz Wholemeal Flour
1 level teasp Bicarbonate of Soda
2 level teasp Cream of Tartar
1 level teasp Salt
25g/1oz Margarine
300ml/10fl.oz. Buttermilk (approx)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 200C, 400F, Gas Mark 6 and line a large baking tray with
parchment paper.
2. Sift the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl the rub in the margarine.
3. Add most of the buttermilk and mix to form a fairly soft dough, adding the
remaining buttermilk if necessary.
4. Turn onto a floured surface and
need for a few minutes until very smooth.
5. Divide the dough into two, form
each portion into a round flatish loaf, then make a fairly deep X cut in each.
Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Best eaten the day it is made.
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