Low Fat Irish Soda Bread

Low Fat Irish Soda Bread

I love to have Irish Soda Bread for breakfast hot out of the oven with some low fat spread and a cup of tea. This is very easy to make, even if you have no experience baking. If you prefer to make a bread to serve with dinner, omit the raisins and sugar and you can add caraway seeds.

Low Fat Irish Soda Bread

Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes

Servings: 15 • Serving Size: 2 oz slice • Points +: 3 pts • Smart Points: 4

Calories: 124.5 • Fat: 0.5 g • Protein: 3.8 g • Carb: 27.0 g • Fiber: 1.7 g   

 

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

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4 tbsp sugar

1 1/2 cups 1% buttermilk

3 oz (2/3 cup) raisins

Preheat oven to 375°.

Mix all dry ingredients (first 5) in a large bowl with a whisk. Slowly add buttermilk stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough is formed. Add raisins, knead the dough lightly on a sheet of wax paper or a floured surface for about 1 minute. Form into a round, slightly flattened shape.

Place on a cookie sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, make an X at the top about 1/2 inch deep. Bake about 40 minutes, until golden. To test if it’s done, insert a toothpick into the bread, if it comes out clean it is done. Let it cool on a bakers rack for about 5-10 minutes before serving.