'Other Than Irish' Soda Bread With Cumin, Fennel An

Name: 'Other Than Irish' Soda Bread With Cumin, Fennel Andfigs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups White Whole Wheat flour; 3 cups white flour; 1 cup fine ground organic cornmeal*; 3 Tablespoons baking powder,sieved; 2/3 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup demerara/raw sugar; 2 Tablespoons kosher salt; 2 Tablespoons ground cumin (from toasted seeds); 2 teaspoons toasted cumin seeds; 1Tablespoon Madras Curry powder (Star brand is excellent); 1 Tablespoons toasted fennel seeds; 1/2 pound cold unsalted butter, cut in about 1 Tablespoon chunks; 1 1/2 cups + 1 tablespoon buttermilk; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/2- 1 3/4 cup chopped dried black Mission or Turkish figs; 1 1/2- 1 3/4 cup golden raisins; 1 large egg for glaze; 1 teaspoon kosher salt for glaze; 1-2 teaspoons raw fennel seeds for glaze

Servings: persons

4 cups White Whole Wheat flour
3 cups white flour
1 cup fine ground organic cornmeal*
3 Tablespoons baking powder,sieved
2/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup demerara/raw sugar
2 Tablespoons kosher salt
2 Tablespoons ground cumin (from toasted seeds)
2 teaspoons toasted cumin seeds
1Tablespoon Madras Curry powder (Star brand is excellent)
1 Tablespoons toasted fennel seeds
1/2 pound cold unsalted butter, cut in about 1 Tablespoon chunks
1 1/2 cups + 1 tablespoon buttermilk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2- 1 3/4 cup chopped dried black Mission or Turkish figs
1 1/2- 1 3/4 cup golden raisins
1 large egg for glaze
1 teaspoon kosher salt for glaze
1-2 teaspoons raw fennel seeds for glaze

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["Combine flour through fennel in stand mixer with paddle in bowl.Mix to blend. Add butter and run til there are pea shaped bits of butter.Add buttermilk combined with eggs and mix just til dough comes together. Remove bowl from stand; transfer dough to bowl; add prunes and currants. Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead lightly- just til comes together.", "Cut into three approximately 23 ounce pieces and form each into an oval, adding flour if needed to keep from sticking.Put on silpat or parchment -lined baking sheet. Beat together eggs and salt and brush on bread. Sprinkle with fennel seeds. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes until browned on top and bottom and an inserted skewer comes out clean and hot.**", "* Organic cornmeal makes such a difference in flavor (Just say No to Quaker Oats!)
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but make sure to store it in the frig or freezer because it can easily go rancid.", "* *This 'quick bread' is, like biscuits and scones, best eaten the day it is baked.(Any leftover baked bread is better toasted.) Otherwise, the dough can be tightly wrapped and frozen, and baked off frozen (not defrosted) within a month."]

2208

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

225

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups White Whole Wheat flour, 3 cups white flour, 1 cup fine ground organic cornmeal*, 3 Tablespoons baking powder,sieved, and more.

Yes, 'Other Than Irish' Soda Bread With Cumin, Fennel Andfigs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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'Other Than Irish' Soda Bread With Cumin, Fennel Andfigs

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