Dried Cherry Soda Bread
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Serves 16
Difficulty N/A
Ingredients
- 4 1/4 cups (1050 mL) Robin Hood® Original All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) All Vegetable Shortening
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cherries
- 2 cups (500 mL) buttermilk
Directions
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
Step 2:
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
Step 3:
Cut in shortening with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cherries and buttermilk, stirring until all ingredients are moistened; dough will be soft with small lumps in it.
Step 4:
Turn out on floured surface and knead dough about 1 minute. Shape into an 8” (20 cm) ball, flatten slightly. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Step 5:
Bake in centre of preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until loaf is light golden and sounds hollow when tapped.