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Oatmeal Soda Bread
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This recipe features the traditional Irish soda bread with a twist. We have added oatmeal to this tasty loaf. The oatmeal gives the bread a delicious texture and weight. Hope you enjoy it !

What you need:

• 1 2/3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 1 beaten egg
• 2/3 cup buttermilk or sour milk
• 1 beaten egg

What you do:

1. Grease a baking sheet; set aside. In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Using a pastry blender, or fork, cut in margarine or butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Make a well in center of the dry mixture. Stir together one beaten egg and buttermilk or sour milk, then add mixture all at once to the dry mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened ( Dough will be sticky).
4. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Quickly knead dough by gently folding and pressing dough for 10 to 12 strokes until dough is nearly smooth. On the prepared baking sheet, shape dough into a 6 inch round loaf.
5. On the top of the loaf, cut a 4 -inch cross, 1/4 inch deep. Brush with the one remaining beaten egg. Bake in a 375 degree oven about 35 minutes or till done. Remove from baking sheet and serve warm. Makes 1 loaf.

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