Chukar Dried Cherry Soda Bread
Traditional soda bread first appeared in Ireland in the mid-19th century and continues to be a popular dish throughout the Emerald Isle. Originally the bread was a simple combination of flour, baking soda, salt and buttermilk that peasant farmers could cook quickly after a long day’s work.
Almost two centuries later, the ingredients have changed a bit with the addition of sugar, eggs, and dried fruits, like the Chukar Dried Cherries in this recipe. All the same, Soda Bread remains a simple, easy-to-make treat. In only ten minutes the sticky, bread-like dough is mixed and ready for the oven-no kneading required!
After about an hour in the oven, you’ll have a delicious addition to your St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Top with Chukar’s Red Sour Cherry or Cherry Amaretto Preserve and Topping for added yummy-ness and enjoy with a cup of Irish Tea!
Irish Soda Bread with Dried Cherries
Ingredients
4 c all-purpose flour
1 c white sugar
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 eggs
2 cups (16 oz.) sour cream
1 c Chukar Dried Cherries, any variety
1 jar Chukar Preserve and Topping, any variety
Hardware
1 Large mixing bowl
2 8×4 inch loaf pans, greased
Directions
Heat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Slowly add eggs, sour cream and cherries until ingredients are just blended.
Pour half the batter into each of two greased 8×4 inch loaf pans.
Bake for 1 hour or until crust is golden brown and an inserted fork comes out clean.