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[dropcap class=”kp-dropcap”]I[/dropcap]rish Soda Bread is delicious, and with the addition of cannabutter, we are keeping things very green this St. Patrick’s Day with this recipe. Wait until the bread cools a bit before slicing; it can be delightfully crumbly. The cannabutter doesn’t receive any green tint once it has been baked—but trust me, it’s in there. If you are longing for a green bread to help you celebrate this Irish holiday, add a drop or two of green food coloring to the liquids before mixing with the flour.
Irish Soda Bread
Serves 10-12
Ingredients:
Canola oil
2 cups all purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons canna-butter*, chill and cut in small cubes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chill and cut in small cubes
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
Green food coloring (optional)
Honey Cannabutter
4 ounces cannabutter*, softened
2-4 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions:
- Heat oven to 340 degrees F. Prepare a cast iron pan or baking sheet by spreading with oil or parchment.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and raisins.
- Add the butter and work the butter into the dough, until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl combine the buttermilk, egg, vanilla and optional food coloring. Stir well.
- Add the liquids to the dry mix and combine until it just comes together. Shape into a ball.
- Place in the pan and make an “X” on the top with a serrated knife.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While bread is baking, mix all Honey Cannabutter ingredients together thoroughly. Enjoy in moderation and #dontfeartheedible!
*any portion of the cannabutter can be replaced by non-infused butter.