Dee Randall wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Dee Randall wrote:
>>> Sunday I went looking for a new recipe for Irish Soda bread as I
>>> can't find my favorite anywhere. I went to food network and found a
>>> recipe and printed it out, but looking at it, I found that the
>>> originator of this recipe called for 15 minutes at 450, then turn
>>> down to 400 for 30 minutes more. (Creamation!??)
>>
>> This is what my mom used to make (and heaven help us, she's Scottish
>> and the
>> daughter of an Orangeman!):
>>
>> Irish Soda Bread
>>
>> 4 c. flour
>> 1 tsp. salt
>> 3 tsp. baking powder
>> 1 tsp. baking soda
>> 1/4 c. sugar (optional)
>> 1/8 tsp. ground cardamon seed (optional)
>> 1/2 stick (4 Tbs.) butter
>> 1 egg
>> 1-3/4 c. buttermilk
>>
>> In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, soda, baking powder, sugar
>> and spices. Add butter and cut in with a pastry blender or a fork
>> until the mixture is crumbly. Beat the egg slightly and mix with
>> the buttermilk. Add
>> to the dry mixture and blend thoroughly. Turn the dough onto a
>> floured board and knead until smooth 2-3 minutes. Divide dough in
>> half and shape into round loaves that will fit in an 8 inch cake or
>> pie plate. Cut crosses
>> on top of the dough 1/2 inch deep. Bake at 375F for 35-40 minutes.
>>
>> Jill
>>
> Hmm. a little different; I like the ground cardamon seed idea.
> Is egg an ingredient not common to soda bread, do you know?
> Thanks for this recipe; it's nice too to have a 'heritage' recipe;
> thanks for the gift.
> I've saved to make later.
> Dee Dee

Just talked to Mom and she said yes, the egg is essential and the cardomon
seeds are also what she remembers her mother (Hannah Douglas Brown) making.

Jill