Five Grain Soda Bread
Ingredients
1 C. all purpose flour
3/4 C. whole wheat flour
3/4 C. rye flour
3/4 C. graham flour
3/4 C. rolled oats
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. soft margarine, or vegetable oil
3/4 C. raisins (optional)
1-3/4 C. buttermilk, or 1-3/4 Tbsp. lemon juice,
or 1-3/4 Tbsp. vinegar plus milk to make 1-3/4 C.
Cooking Instructions
Mix vinegar or lemon juice with milk for sour milk and set aside. If using powdered skim milk, use almost 2/3 C. powder and enough water to make 1-1/2 C. milk. Stir. Then add lemon juice and enough water to make1-3/4 C. measure. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut in margarine or oil. Stir in raisins, if using. Add buttermilk or sour milk to make a soft dough. Knead lightly on a floured surface until smooth. Place on a greased baking sheet and flatten into a circle about 2-1/2 inches thick. Cut a large X about 1/4 inch deep on top, or make 2 smaller loaves. Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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