Lowfat Irish Soda Bread

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Low Fat Irish Soda Bread

This St. Partrick's Day recipe was handed out at my WW meeting!
Course Bread
Servings 15

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups 1% buttermilk ***see note below
  • 2/3 cup raisins

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375
  • Mix all dry ingredients (first 5) in a large bowl with a whisk.
  • Slowly add buttermilk stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough is formed
  • Add raisins, knead the dough lightly on a sheet of wax paper or a floured surface for about 1 minute
  • Form into a round, slightly flattened shape.
  • Place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • Using a knife, make an X at the top about 1/2" deep.
  • Bake about 40 minutes, until golden.
  • Let cook on rack for about 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

***To make your own buttermilk, add 2 Tbsp vinegar to 1 1/2 cups of 1% milk.  Stir and let sit for 5 minutes.  
Keyword st. patrick’s day