Bitsy's Kitchen
Irish Soda Bread
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 1/2 cups skim milk or replacer
1/2 cup currants (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Add all of the dried ingredients in a large bowl and mix very well. Pour all of the milk into the bowl and stir until a soft dough is formed. It will not be smooth at this point. Pour out onto counter and knead the sticky mess for a few minutes. Divide into two portions and shape into two round loaves, press down a bit to barely flatten. Place on non-stick cookie sheet, slash a cross across the top. Allow loaves to rest 10 minutes then bake for 40 minutes, or until loaves are golden.
Makes: 2 loaves