Wildly Fruity Soda Bread Recipe

Name: Wildly Fruity Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray, for the pan; 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; ½ cup oat bran; ½ cup cornmeal; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar; ¼ cup currants or ¼ cup golden raisin; ¼ cup dried cranberries; ¾ cup chopped tart apple (about 1 medium-small apple); ¼ cup minced prune; 1 cup cooked oats (or other whole grains); ¾ cup buttermilk; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Servings: persons

nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
½ cup oat bran
½ cup cornmeal
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons grated orange zest
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup currants or ¼ cup golden raisin
¼ cup dried cranberries
¾ cup chopped tart apple (about 1 medium-small apple)
¼ cup minced prune
1 cup cooked oats (or other whole grains)
¾ cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Lightly spray an 8-inch pie pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
3
Combine the flour, oat bran, corn meal, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and orange zest in a medium-sized bowl.
4
Add the brown sugar, and rub it in with your fingers until the mixture is uniform.
5
Stir in the dried fruit.
6
Measure 3/4 cup buttermilk into a 2-cup liquid measure.
7
Add the egg, and beat gently with a fork or a small whisk until well blended.
8
Slowly pour this mixture into the dry ingredients, adding the melted butter at the same time.
9
Using a spoon or a rubber spatula, stir from the bottom of the bowl until the dry ingredients are all moistened.
10
Don't overmix; a few lumps are okay.
11
Transfer the dough to the prepared pan.
12
Use a rubber spatula and/or your hands to shape the dough into a smooth mound.
13
(If using your hands, lightly flour or wet them first for easier handling.
14
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15
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean and the bread is golden on top.
16
Remove to a rack to cool, then wait at least 15 minutes before slicing, otherwise it will seriously crumble.

660

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick cooking spray, for the pan, 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, ½ cup oat bran, ½ cup cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Wildly Fruity Soda Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

Wildly Fruity Soda Bread

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