ROSEMARY AND CRANBERRY SODA BREAD

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Provided by Neven Maguire

Categories     Bread     Bake     St. Patrick's Day     Cranberry     Rosemary

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 7

450g (1lb) plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1 tsp bread soda
1 tsp salt
100g (4oz) dried cranberries
4 fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves stripped and finely chopped
350ml (12fl oz) buttermilk, plus a little extra if necessary
butter, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F/gas mark 7).
  • Sift the flour, bread soda and salt into a bowl. Stir the cranberries and rosemary through and make a well in the centre. Add the buttermilk and using a large spoon, mix gently and quickly until you have achieved a nice soft dough. Add a little bit more buttermilk if necessary, until the dough binds together without being sloppy.
  • Knead the dough very lightly on a lightly floured surface and then shape into a round that is roughly 15cm (6in) in size. Place on a non-stick baking sheet and cut a deep cross in the top.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 200°C (400°F/gas mark 6) and bake for another 20-25 minutes, until the loaf is evenly golden and crusty. To check that the bread is properly cooked, tap the base - it should sound hollow. If it doesn't, return it to the oven for another 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the cooked soda bread to a wire rack and leave to cool for about 20 minutes. This bread is best eaten while it's still warm.
  • To serve, place the soda bread on a breadboard and cut into slices at the table. Have a dish of butter to hand for spreading.

Fikadu Dhaba
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This bread is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it!


Yvette Bruner
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have a bag of cranberries in my freezer and this is a great way to use them up.


johan Shishay
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I'm going to try making this bread with different types of berries next time. I think blueberries or raspberries would be delicious.


Jordan Petersen
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This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still pretty good.


Rig Carr
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bread turned out really dry. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Nafees virk
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This is the best soda bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Sheikh Mehedi
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the beautiful green color.


Mazharul islam Kiron
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This bread is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


ronald harris
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I love the combination of rosemary and cranberries in this bread. It's a unique and delicious twist on a classic recipe.


Kimmie Pinkney
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This soda bread is a delicious and festive way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.


Sree Soyon Roy
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and my bread turned out great!


Mohsin Honey
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This bread is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Janessa Hall
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I love the idea of adding rosemary and cranberries to soda bread. I'll have to try this recipe soon.


Marcela Heredia
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bread turned out perfectly. It was the perfect accompaniment to my Irish stew.


Maqhawe Jamela
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This bread was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Raphael Blu
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This is the best soda bread I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Sunil A
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well they worked in this bread. The rosemary really balanced out the tartness.


Saqib Baghoor
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I made this bread for a St. Patrick's Day party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the festive green color.


Logain mohamed
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This soda bread is a keeper! The rosemary and cranberries add a unique and delicious flavor that sets it apart from traditional soda bread.