Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix well. Cut the butter and shortening into small pieces and add to the flour mixture. Using your fingers, work the cold butter and shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg and the buttermilk and mix into the flour mixture until it is incorporated. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until the dough forms a smooth ball. Place loaf on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.
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By pia0216_12723236
bedford hts, 75
on March 12, 2010
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i followed the recipe to the T. yes it was wet, but that is where the floured board comes in ....& hardly any kneading ...
i like the zest, it did make the difference, spread some butter on it & orange marmalade...yummmy
Ina, I am an avid follower of your recipes, i look forward to the holidays especially, i know i can always depend on your recipes to impress everyone....
i even try to imitate your table settings & arrangements during gatherings.
thank you
By OlySaraK
Melbourne, Aust...
on March 19, 2009
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I picked this recipe because it had an average of 4 stars. But like another of the reviewers, I checked and re-checked the ingredient list when I turned the soupy mess onto the bread baord. I had measured everything correctly, but somehow the loaf I was to knead was so gloppy, it did nothing (even with the addition of flour but stick to my fingers. What a waste of time; I had to chuck the whole thing and start over!
By weaverciti_11742094
Walnut Creek, CA
on March 17, 2009
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This bread was so good. It is true that the batter looked a bit runny at first, but when my daughter started kneading it a bit on a very well floured surface, it took shape quickly. The one "modification" I made is that I left out 1 teaspoon of baking soda... ooops it was an accident, but it certainly did not affect the taste or texture in a negative way. We would happily make this bread again. My kids Sydney 9 and Aly 11, and their friend Linda 9, said it was the best part of our St. Patrick's Day dinner.
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