European Recipes:Irish Recipes: Irish Farmhouse Loaf

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                            IRISH FARMHOUSE LOAF

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Serving Size : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Cakes
                 Irish

   Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
    8       oz           Flour
    4       oz           Sugar
    8       oz           Mixed dried fruit
      1/2   ea           Grated rind of a lemon
    2       tb           Butter
      1/2   ts           Salt
    2       ts           Baking powder
    1       pn           Baking soda
    1       ea           Egg, beaten
    1 1/4   c            Buttermilk

   Servings: 8

   Mix the flour, sugar, fruit, lemon rind, butter,
   baking powder and soda. Add the beaten egg and the
   buttermilk to make a nice soft dough; beat well and
   pour into a greased 2-pound loaf pan. Bake at 300 F
   for 1 hour, or until it tests done with a skewer.