| Becky: This one isn't for a breadmaker though. IRISH SODA BREAD INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons margarine 1 slightly beaten egg white ¾ cup buttermilk Nonstick spray coating DIRECTIONS In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Cut in margarine till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the mixture. In a small mixing bowl combine egg white and buttermilk. Add all at once to dry mixture. Stir just till moistened. On a lightly floured surf ace knead dough 10 to 12 strokes till nearly smooth. Shape into a 7-inch round loaf. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray coating. Place bread dough on baking sheet. With a sharp knife, make 2 slashes in the top to form an X. Bake in a 375° oven about 30 minutes or till golden. Serve warm. Whole Wheat Raisin Soda Bread: Prepare as above, except substitute 1 cup of whole wheat flour for the 1 cup of the all-purpose flour. Add ¼ cup raisins to flour mixture before adding liquid ingredients. (86 calories per serving). Makes 1 loaf (16 servings). TIME Preparation Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: 30 min. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: 2 g protein 12 g carbohydrate 2 g fat 0 mg cholesterol 127 mg sodium 36 mg potassium ·Low Fat ·No Cholesterol |