Berry & Walnut Soda Bread

My Auntie Gladys has the best Soda Bread recipe. I've been changing it up adding different flavors to it. This is my newest creation. The Golden Berry Blend can be found at Trader Joe's, but feel free to sub in any dried berry to the mix.

​2 c All Purpose Flour
1 c Whole Wheat Flour
1 tsp Cream of Tartar
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Kosher Salt
½ c Chopped Walnuts
1/2 c Golden Berry Blend (a mix of dried Cranberries, Blueberries, Cherries & Golden Raisins)
1 1/4 c Buttermilk - Give or Take
Sugar to Top (Optional) 
 
Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.  Grease a 8 inch round pan.  Set aside.

In a bowl, combine the flours, salt, baking soda and cream of tartar together. Stir in the chopped walnuts and golden berry blend. With a wooden spoon lightly stir the flour mixture to combine with the buttermilk. Add just enough buttermilk to give the dough a soft, but sticky, feel.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured counter and shape into a round loaf to fit in the cake pan. Place dough in the pan.  core the top to create an X (to let the fairies out). Sprinkle the top with sugar, if desired.

Bake the Soda Bread for 20 - 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let the bread cool slightly and remove from pan. Bread can be served slightly warm or not. Slice the bread and top it with Kerrygold butter.

Serves 4 - 6 people.