Pecan Soda Bread
A hearty and nutty soda bread featuring pecans and currants, perfect for breakfast or teatime, offering a delightful combination of sweetness and crunch.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Cut in the butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in chopped pecans and currants.
- Add eggs and enough buttermilk or sour milk to make a soft dough.
- Knead on a floured surface until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Shape into a ball and place on the greased baking sheet.
- Flatten to a 6-inch diameter.
- Cut a deep 'X' into the top of the loaf.
- Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
732
kcal
37% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).