Irish Buttermilk Bannock – St. Patrick’s Day
Title: Irish Buttermilk Bannock
Cook time: 1 ½ hours
Level: Easy
Serving: 6
Ingredients:
4 c All purpose/bread flour 1 c Raisins
3 ts Baking powder 2 Eggs
1 ts Salt to taste 1 1/2 c Buttermilk
3/4 ts Baking soda
Directions:
Mix flour baking powder salt baking soda and raisins together.
Separately fork-blend eggs and buttermilk then add to dry ingredients.
Mix until sticky batter is formed.
Scrape batter onto well floured surface and knead lightly.
Shape batter into ball then place in round non-stick casserole that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
Mark a cross in the center using a sharp knife.
Preheated oven 350c, bake uncovered for about 1 1/4 hours.
Wait 15 minutes before attempting to remove bread from casserole, cool on wire rack.
You can cut loaf into quarters and then slice thinly
Personal Suggestion: Serve this traditional and delicious Irish Buttermilk Bannock Bread in your St. Patrcik’s Day breakfast. This bread has a great flavor is perfect for a snack with tea or coffee.
