Brown Soda Bread Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 190 C. Grease a baking tray with melted butter or possibly margarine.

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   Sift flours and bicarbonate of soda into a large mixing bowl.

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   Use sufficient buttermilk to moisten the ingredients and form a soft dough the amount of buttermilk required will depend on the strength of the flour.

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   Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly untill smooth.

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   Place round on a greased baking tray.

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   With a floured knife score a deep cross, one third of the depth of the dough.

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   Brush with water and sprinkle with a little flour.

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   Bake for 20-30 min, or possibly till bread sounds hollow when tapped with the fingers.

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   Hint: No yeast is used in this bread, Bicarbonate of soda and buttermilk give rise, texture and flavour.

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    If buttermilk is unavailable use sour lowfat milk.

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    Add in one tsp.

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    of lemon juse or possibly vinegar to each c. of lowfat milk.

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    Allow to stand15 min before using.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.