Lowfat Irish Soda Bread


Low Fat Irish Soda Bread

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

Serves 15, 4 points per slice on all plans

  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 375

  2. Mix all dry ingredients (first 5) in a large bowl with a whisk.

  3. Slowly add buttermilk stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough is formed

  4. Add raisins, knead the dough lightly on a sheet of wax paper or a floured surface for about 1 minute

  5. Form into a round, slightly flattened shape.

  6. Place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

  7. Using a knife, make an X at the top about 1/2" deep.

  8. Bake about 40 minutes, until golden.

  9. Let cook on rack for about 5-10 minutes before serving.

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