Oat Soda Bread

[Johnny West]

I made this this afternoon, my first time making bread.
I had no clue how to knead bread and Mrs W saved my
behind by giving me a quick lesson as I finished up. I
aso neglected to baste the loaf with buttermilk but it didn't
seem to hurt. I look forward to doing this again soon.

oat soda bread - In Jennie's Kitchen

Jennie has a wonderful blog and look forward to her new posts.

 

[Mama Mangia]

I made mine with raisins - sometimes I do that -
TheFamiliaKitchen a/k/a The Family Kitchen: St. Patrick's Day

 

[ChileFarmer]

Johnny, you bread is looking good, much better than mine did. Irish soda was the first bread I ever tried to bake. It was just a big lump of dough "Baked", even the dogs would not eat. It really turned me off baking for quite some time. But now with inspiration from this forum I am at it again. Thanks for all the post. CF

 

[Johnny West]

Johnny, you bread is looking good, much better than mine did. Irish soda was the first bread I ever tried to bake. It was just a big lump of dough "Baked", even the dogs would not eat. It really turned me off baking for quite some time. But now with inspiration from this forum I am at it again. Thanks for all the post. CF

I know -if she hadn't schooled me, it would have
been a disaster. It was so wet and had to add a
lot more flour. Making the oat flour was something
new and may try it for pancakes. I got a tweet from
Jennie saying she was adding extra goodies, as well.

It's amazing what dogs eat when you add a little bacon
grease.

 

[Johnny West]

I'm saddened to say that Jennie's husband passed away of a
heart attack a couple of weeks ago. So young.... think
of Jennie and her two young daughter's in your prayers if
you are so inclined.

JW

 

[ChileFarmer]

Johnny, very sad post indeed. I can relate to what she is feeling, I have been there. They are on my prayer list. CF

 

[Katiecooks]

Hi, Johhny - Making soda bread can be trying - you almost have to be Irish to do it properly!
Usually, authentic soda bread has currents in it, rather than raisins, but either are grand. Your's looks really nice. I've experienced the wet "blob" - almost everyone does the first time around but it gets easier as you do it. Keep up the good work!

Katie