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Breads
BROWN BREAD
  • 2 cups whole-wheat flour
  • 1 cup white flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (or baking soda)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

    Place all dry ingredients into mixing bowl; mix well. Pour buttermilk slowly while mixing to a soft dough. Mix well, but do not knead. Form into a round and place on a greased baking sheet or in a round loaf pan. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
    Makes 1 loaf

    OAT BREAD
  • 8 ounces regular oatmeal (not instant)
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 to 1 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

    In a cool place, soak oatmeal overnight in buttermilk, making sure milk covers oats. Next day, add baking powder, salt and some of the flour. Mix well with wooden spoon or fork, continually adding flour until dough is sticky. Place dough on greased baking sheet or in round bread pan, forming a round loaf; brush with melted butter. Bake 30 minutes at 325 to 350 degrees. When toothpick put into center comes out clean, it's ready. If needed, bake 10 minutes longer, or till pick comes out clean.
    Makes 1 loaf.

    SODA BREAD #1
  • 4 cups (1 pound) flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 to 3/4 pint of milk or buttermilk
  • Raisins or currants (optional)

    Mix dry ingredients together. Add milk or buttermilk to form a loose dough. Add raisins or currants, if desired. Place dough on floured board and knead until smooth. Form into a round about 2 inches high and make a large X with a knife in top of dough. Bake on greased baking sheet at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
    Makes 1 loaf.