Bob's Red Mill Spring Into Baking

BOB’S RED MILL E-BOOK | 2020 SPRING INTO BAKING Easy Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread MAKES: 10 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES • COOK TIME: 50–60 MINUTES This simple gluten free Irish soda bread can easily be made dairy free, too. This light, classic bread has a wonderful texture and flavor. Add to your St Patrick’s Day feast or enjoy whenever you please! Ingredients: 4 cups Bob’s Red Mill® Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour 3 Tbsp Sugar 2 tsp Baking Powder 1½ tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp Kosher Salt ⅓ cup Unsalted Butter or Dairy Free Alternative, cut into ½-inch cubes and chilled 1 cup Currants or Raisins, soaked in apple juice or water 2⅓ cups Buttermilk or Dairy Free Buttermilk, cold (see Note) 1 Egg or prepared Bob’s Red Mill® Gluten Free Egg Replacer equivalent to 1 Egg 2½ Tbsp Unsalted Butter or Dairy Free Alternative, melted Instructions: 1. Set a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400°F. 2. In a large mixing bowl add the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine. Add the cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or fork to work the butter until it becomes the size of small peas. Add the soaked (and drained) currants or raisins, and use a spatula to stir and combine. 3. Add the buttermilk and egg to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Then, pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and use a spatula to work the dough until it starts to come together. 4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Form the dough into a 7-inch round and place in a cast iron skillet. Using a sharp knife, score a cross from end-to-end into the center of the loaf that’s 1 inch deep. Place the skillet into the oven and bake the bread for 50–60 minutes, or until the loaf has browned, is dry to the touch and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. 5. Remove from the oven and place on a baking rack. Brush the loaf with melted butter if desired. Note: To make dairy free buttermilk, combine 2½ Tbsp apple cider vinegar with 2⅓ cup dairy free milk alternative; stir well. Allow to sit 5 minutes.