Spotted Dog Bread aka Irish Soda Bread...

I ran into this recipe through Lajollamom.com. Have tried it and it is very good! The recipe below is very easy to make so make sure you lend a hand from your little helpers :)

History Fact: The American Indians were the first recorded as using soda ash to leaven bread in the 18th century... Hence the adopted name Soda Bread

Recipe: Irish Soda Bread

Summary: This recipe is adapted from Better Homes and Gardens

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 to 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. finely shredded orange peel
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1/3 cup currants or dried blueberries
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a baking sheet, set aside. In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and orange peel. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in currants or blueberries. Make a well in the center of the mixture.
2. In a small mixing bowl combine egg and buttermilk. Add all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened.
3. On a lightly floured surface gently knead dough to form a dough (about 4 or 5 times). Shape into a 7-inch round loaf. 4. Transfer dough to prepared baking sheet. With a sharp knife, make 2 slashes across the top of the loaf to form an X, cutting all the way to the edge. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

Quick Notes

I would highly recommend using Trader Joe’s dried wild blueberries!

enjoy!

xoxo