Monday, November 22, 2010
Pumpkin Irish Soda Bread
Yes, I'm still on my pumpkin kick, at least for a little while longer. After all the sweets, however, I thought I'd share something a little well, not so much savory, just not nearly as sweet. So, I decided to make this pumpkin soda bread.
I've made Irish soda bread many times before and loved it. I think it's great that you can get up in the morning, whip this up, and have a crusty loaf of freshly baked bread for your breakfast and all in under an hour. So, considering the pumpkin trip I was on, I could not resist when I saw this recipe for a pumpkin version of it.
I did make a couple of changes to the recipe. I used a mixture of vinegar and milk instead of regular milk since the baking soda needs an acid to react with if the bread is going to rise. Buttermilk would work the same way if you wanted to use that instead. I also sprinkled my loaf with cinnamon-sugar before baking since cinnamon goes so well with pumpkin and I wanted my bread to have a touch of sweet.
The finished loaf was perfect (even if it doesn't photograph that well). The pumpkin turned the bread a gorgeous orange color. As for the flavor, the pumpkin was not a strong presence, but at the same time, it gave the bread a really special taste that I absolutely enjoyed. Granted, this may not be the most authentic version of soda bread but I guarantee that it is the most delicious version you will ever eat.
Pumpkin Soda Bread (My Kitchen Addiction)
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. pumpkin puree
1/2 c. milk (I used 1/2 Tbsp. vinegar + milk to make 1/2 cup, or use buttermilk if you have it)
cinnamon-sugar (for sprinkling)
Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a nonstick liner (or lightly grease) and set aside.
Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together the pumpkin puree and milk. Add the pumpkin-milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Knead a few times by hand (the dough will be a bit sticky), then shape into a loaf and place on the baking sheet (I lightly dusted my baking sheet with flour). Score the loaf with a sharp knife in the shape of an "x".
Bake 35 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool at least 30 min. before slicing. (I couldn't wait that long and just started eating it right away. But, if you've got the patience . . . )
Labels:
bread,
pumpkin,
quickbread
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Got to try make this too. Thanks for sharing :D
ReplyDeleteI've never made Irish Soda bread. It sounds like a great breakfast idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat an original recipe..looking fab Lisa1
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I've never made such combination. I must try it. I love the color of this bread.
ReplyDeletevery nutritious and healthy bread.
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this is quick and simple recipe. .pair with coffee, love it:)
ReplyDeleteSounds easy and that too without yeast, looks great dear...
ReplyDeletePumpkin Soda Bread is a great idea. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI don't have all-purpose flour on hand but have 100% whole wheat flour and wonder if that would give good results? Hmmm... looks really delicious!
ReplyDeleteI've never made/eaten soda bread!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great Lisa! It looks so yummy. I lovee it. Have a happy Thanksgiving :)
ReplyDeleteI definitely want to make this soon! I've never tried making Irish soda bread before, but with the addition of pumpkin, I'm sure I will love it!
ReplyDeleteI love Irish Soda Bread and will try this. It's not a taste for everyone.
ReplyDeletePretend chef - I think 100% whole wheat would leave you with a harsh loaf better to feed the birds with (unless you make a lot of other things with 100% whole wheat, virtually no sugar and like that flavor).
Maggie
This sounds really interesting. I'd love to try it out.
ReplyDeleteYou can NEVER have too much pumpkin :). This sounds yummy. Have a great holiday!
ReplyDeleteI need this bread in my life.........
ReplyDeleteI've never had soda bread but adding pumpkin to it really makes me want to me it!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of pumpkin in soda bread! Soda bread is something I'm always thinking of baking and want to make more often. Great touch adding cinnamon sugar. I bet individual cinnamon sugar-topped roll/scone versions of this loaf would be fabulous!
ReplyDeleteNeat idea! Perfect and just in time for Thanksgiving!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really good! I'm still on a pumpkin kick too... just posted pumpkin pie ice cream, for example... LOL!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, e-Mom
Looks yumm and pumpkin too!
ReplyDeletePumpkin in soda bread...sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting on my blog; your blog looks lovely, and good recipes too.
Yumm...I love pumpkin!
ReplyDeletei have never made irish soda bread before, but this recipe seems like a good place to get started!
ReplyDeleteI don't know that I've ever even heard of soda bread! I'm gonna have to try this!
ReplyDeleteI love Irish soda bread but have never tried to make it. Your version with pumpkin and sugar on top sounds delicious. This is something I would love with me tea in the morning. Thanks:)
ReplyDeleteI really like Irish soda bread. Now pumpkin sounds delicious. All under an hour makes it nice too.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to make an Irish Soda Bread, but again, been putting it off, there's simply too many recipes on my list!! He! He! Sounds familiar?
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving!
Can't get enough of pumpkin ay? Hehehee.. this bread looks amazing! And the whole concept of Soda bread is so foreign to me, so thanks for the education :)
ReplyDeleteMy family loves Irish soda bread (naturally, since they're from Ireland) - and this looks like a great twist on the traditional recipe. I'll have to give it a try!
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