Spotted dog bread is a type of soda bread in which baking soda is used for leavening rather than the yeast, and with additional ingredients such as raisins, honey and nuts, just like a fruit cake. It tastes best on the day it is baked. If you prefer not to break the tradition, then it shall not contain raisins, honey, yogurt, chocolate,sour cream, etc. etc.
The cross is used to help with the baking of the bread by allowing air circulation so that the bread rises better. The cross also serves as a guideline for even slices.
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angiesrecipes- Preheat the oven to 165C/325F. Combine together flours, baking soda, salt and sift into a large mixing bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add in raisins and caraway seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt and honey until blended. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Turn dough onto lightly floured work surface and knead until dough is smooth.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place on lightly greased baking sheet. Make a cross incision with a sharp knife, about 1/3 inch deep into top of loaf. Brush with milk and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
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the name is so catchy..haha!I think ur blog is goin to be my one stop destination for breads/ cakes/ pastries.
That sounds yummy! I make plain soda bread with my Irish Stew but I always forget to try it as a sweet bread.
yummy this bread looks amazing
Great Recipe Angie! Another winner!
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This sounds so good!! I would love to have this.
I grew up eating bread like this in my Irish family, but not as good looking bread as this! You have such a talent for this...
I would love this 2 ways, one toasted with butter, and two some to dip in hot soup. Looks so delicious!
I love soda bread, Angie. I've never tried making it before. This looks wonderful!
heehee..first time I heard of Spotted Dog Bread.. it looks good..
I've never heard of this type of bread before but I think I would love it with all those lovely ingredients in it.
I really like soda bread, but haven't had it in quite some time! Looks super tasty (love all of the additions)!
I could munch that the whole day! I remember we used to bake a cake with Pepsi back in school-I don't remember the recipe though. Ever tried something like that? I'd love to see the recipe :)
ive never tried bread like this b4. this sound incredible.. yummm!! sure gonna try this for breakfast soon. have a nice weekend
cheers!!
Now that's breakfast lunch and dinner kind of bread! GREG
BWow bread with yeast is too good! i love raisins in bread and m definately trying this one soon! thanks dear!
oh ho i meant bread without yeast above :))
@Sweta
There is a cake baked with any kind of sparkling drink. It's called Sprudelkuchen in German. I am not exactly sure whether it is the one you meant.
Guys, thanks for visiting and leaving all those kind comments. :-)
A quick and easy bread without yeast? yes, please! I'm not much of a bread-baker, but this sounds delicious AND a cinch! Thanks, Angie!
Soda bread is a really popular choice... this one looks delicious!
This sounds so good! The yogurt must give it great texture.
hi angie! do you have a recipe for Sprudelkuchen? also do you have a recipe for Marble kuchen? my mom used to make a really delicious "marmor" marble kuchen, but she did it without a recipe and now she's 81 yr. old and doesn't remember the measurements anymore! thanks for all the great recipes here!
@Debby
I have Sprudelkuchenrecipe here.
For German Marmorkuchen, I haven't translated the recipe (I used Dr. Oetker Marmorkuchen recipe, adopted and adjusted though :-)) ) in English yet.
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