W ith a name like Reiley I ought to know how to make a loaf of traditional Irish soda bread. And luckily, I was taught how to make this homemade brown soda bread with buttermilk by the owner of a ...

Pat the dough into a round, about 4cm deep and cut a cross on it (the traditional blessing), then prick in the four corners to let the fairies out of the bread, otherwise they will jinx it!

Sieve the white flour, bread soda and salt in on top of the oats and brown flour and mix everything. Make a well in the centre. Stir the honey, egg and buttermilk together. Pour this mixture into ...

Without yeast, the bread relies on a reaction between the buttermilk and baking soda to leaven the dough. The Irish claimed this ... F&W's guide covers the traditional recipe but also throws ...

Cool on a wire rack. If you don't have buttermilk for the soda bread recipe, you can use half-and-half plain yoghurt mixed with milk. You can also use milk that has been soured by stirring in a ...

It's very popular in Cork. Spotted dog is a fruity form of Irish soda bread. There are just six simple ingredients required: flour, bread soda, buttermilk, and salt with added fruit and sugar for ...

Have a go at making your own Irish soda bread. Try it for breakfast ... Make a well in the centre and pour the buttermilk into the dry mix and quickly combine with a table knife or fork.

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