Spotted Dog Bread

Cook Time: 30-35 minutes

What you need

  • 450g Odlums Cream Plain Flour
  • 1–2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 level teaspoon Salt
  • 1 level teaspoon of Odlums Baking Powder
  • 75g Shamrock Sultanas, Raisins or Currants
  • 300ml Buttermilk

Recipe Steps

  1. Weigh all the dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix them all up with a good wooden spoon.
  2. Add the buttermilk and mix well until all combined.
  3. Take the bread out onto the surface with a little dusting of flour and bring it all together until you form a nice smooth shape.
  4. Cut a cross over the top and then brush with some of the excess buttermilk.
  5. Bake on a greased tray at 180C for 30-35mins.

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