Day 229: Blueberry Irish Soda Bread

Yield: 1 big loaf
Time (Start to Finish): 1.5 hour

Ingredients:
3 cups flour
1 Tbsp Baking Powder
1/3 cup sugar
pinch salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 egg
2 cups buttermilk
¼ cup butter
1 pint blueberries

Directions:
1. In an oven proof skillet that is big enough to hold all the batter, melt the butter on the stove
2. Preheat the oven to 325F
3. Combine in a bowl the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cinnamon and baking soda
4. Add the egg and the buttermilk and blend until just combined
5. Pour in the butter, leaving a little in the pan, and mix until just combined, and stir lightly in the blueberries
6. Pour batter into the pan, it will be wet, and try to mark with an X. sprinkle a little bit of sugar
7. Bake for about an hour until a toothpick comes out clean, and enjoy for ST PATRICK’S DAY!!

Rating: 4.5 strawberries
Notes: HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY!!! I woke up in Austin at 6am, walked to the store, then quietly in a house of 12 bakes irish soda bread. We didn’t have a bowl, and the only pan was a big skillet, so I made due, and created a delight. I fell back asleep on the couch when it was done, and woke to mouths full of it and everyone happy! What a success! I make this every morning on st patricks day, and as always, I pop a Guinness, and celebrate my heritage! Its not traditionally with blueberries, or cinnamon, but I added them for a bit of a touch. I hope you make this. It is great even not on st patricks. It’s a nice scone recipe too. Enjoy the holiday!!