IRISH MARMALADE RECIPES

Steps:

• Set a rack in the middle level of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt and stir well to mix.
• Add the butter and rub in until the butter disappears into the dry ingredients.
• Stir in the caraway seeds if used and the raisins.
• In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg together and mix into the dough mixture with a rubber spatula.
• Turn the dough out on a floured work surface and fold it over on itself several times, shaping it into a round loaf. Transfer the loaf to one cookie sheet or jelly roll pan covered with parchment or foil and cut a cross in the top. Bake for 15 minutes then reduce heat to 350 and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes more, until well colored and a toothpick plunged into the center emerges clean.
• Cool the soda bread on a rack and serve with plenty of sweet butter and bitter orange marmalade.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8 or 9 inch round cast iron or pie dish, or a 9" by 5" loaf pan with non stick spray . Set aside. Note 3
• In a large bowl, add the whole wheat flour, oats, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
• Cut in the butter and blend well into the flour. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
• In another small bowl, whisk the eggs and add the buttermilk to combine.
• Add the egg mixture into the well of the dry ingredients. Stir to combine the ingredients.
• Gently roll out the dough onto a floured surface and knead the dough gently for a few minutes.
• Shape into a round loaf and place in the cast iron skillet. Slash the top into the shape of a cross. Sprinkle top with a bit of flour. 
• Bake for 40-45 minute. Check to see of the bread is done by placing a skewer into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, your bread is done. Let cool for about 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove from the loaf pan and let the bread cool completely before slicing. At least 1/2 hour.