ORANGE-RAISIN SODA BREAD

Orange-Raisin Soda Bread image

Orange peel joins classic caraway seed and raisins to flavor Irish soda bread. Serve this round quick loaf for breakfast or as a dinner bread.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. creamy wheat (enriched farina) hot cereal (1-minute, 2-1/2-minute or 10-minute cook time), uncooked, divided
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 cup oil
1 cup raisins
1 Tbsp. caraway seed
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. grated orange zest

Steps:

Mix flour, 1/2 cup of the cereal, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in medium bowl until well blended. Gradually add oil, stirring until mixture forms fine crumbs. Add raisins and caraway seed; mix well.
Place buttermilk, eggs and orange zest in large bowl; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Add flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
Place dough on floured surface; knead 10 times. Shape into ball; place on greased baking sheet which has been sprinkled with remaining 2 Tbsp. cereal. Flatten to 7-inch round loaf; cut 1/4-inch-deep 4-inch-long "X" in center of loaf.
Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g