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Brd: Fruit-Studded Soda Bread

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Fruit-Studded Soda Bread

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By Fiona Haynes - Low Fat Cooking Expert
Prep Time: 15 minutes - Cook Time: 45 minutes
Serves 10-12.

For a slightly sweeter version of Irish soda bread on St. Patrick's Day, or for a quick and easy tea time bread any time of the year, here's a a yeast-free, egg-free, fruit-studded soda bread the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients:
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1-1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp sugar
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup golden raisins (sultanas)
• zest of 1 orange
• 1-1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.

In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda and sugar. Stir in raisins, golden raisins, and orange zest.

Make a well in the center of the bowl and add one cup of the buttermilk. Use a fork to help form the dough. Gradually add remaining buttermilk until dough is slightly tacky.

On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 30 seconds, then transfer to lined baking sheet.

Flatten the dough to about an eight-inch disc. Take a sharp knife and score the dough in a cross shape.

Place in oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden, and until the bottom of the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

Per 1/10th serving: Calories 256, Calories from Fat 8, Total Fat 0.8g (sat 0.3g), Cholesterol 2mg, Sodium 466mg, Carbohydrate 55.6g, Fiber 2.2g, Protein 6.5g