TRADITIONAL IRISH SODA BREADINGREDIENTS– 1¾ cups (265g/ 9oz) whole wheat flour (fine or coarsely ground)– 1¾ cups (265g/9oz) all-purpose flour– 1 teaspoon salt– 1 teaspoon baking soda– 2 tablespoons (30g/1oz) butter, cold– 1 egg– 1 2/3 cups (400ml) buttermilk– 1 tablespoons oatsDIRECTIONS1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (215°C).2. Mix together the flours, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add the butter and rub into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles bread crumbs.3. In a...

Servings: 8Soda bread has been an Irish household staple since baking soda became commercially available in the early 19th century. It uses just four ingredients that most people kept on hand: flour, salt, baking soda, and buttermilk (raisins and caraway seeds are an American addition). A real soda bread is a simple loaf with a beautifully browned, craggy crust and a nice chew, best eaten liberally smeared with salty Irish butter.Ingredients1 lb. (3-1/2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour; more...

This year we wil also be at the Naperville Market beginning Nov 25th. We look forward to seeing you!!

Christkindlmarket Chicago 2016 starts in one week. Hope to see you all there!!