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Fresh Herb Soda Bread

A country inn recipe for Fresh Herb Soda Bread.

IrishChickenIntermediate40 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 tsp. sage
  • 1/2 tsp. basil
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. chives
  • 1/2 tsp. marjoram

Instructions

  1. 1

    Lightly grease a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Sift dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Cut in butter until mixture forms crumbles.

  4. 4

    Stir in herbs.

  5. 5

    Stir in buttermilk and form the dough into a ball.

  6. 6

    Knead dough lightly on floured surface until smooth.

  7. 7

    Preheat oven to 375F.

  8. 8

    Transfer dough to baking sheet and form a rough loaf.

  9. 9

    Bake 40 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

  10. 10

    Cool on wire rack and serve warm.

Tags

irishamericancountry-cooking