tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post6191110754744183924..comments2023-12-30T17:31:11.883+00:00Comments on The Solitary Walker: Soda BreadThe Solitary Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-9657242419066577942009-02-05T12:07:00.000+00:002009-02-05T12:07:00.000+00:00PS You can buy buttermilk in Sainsbury and Waitros...PS You can buy buttermilk in Sainsbury and Waitrose.The Solitary Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-75522028218687187532009-02-05T11:48:00.000+00:002009-02-05T11:48:00.000+00:00Yes, I did enjoy the link. Thanks, Timecheck! (How...Yes, I did enjoy the link. Thanks, Timecheck! (How's the French going?)<BR/><BR/>Jay, I'm sure you are being too modest! It's dead easy (but does go stale fairly quickly, as Riverdaze says). Let me know how you got on.The Solitary Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-21829645355334591722009-02-05T00:13:00.000+00:002009-02-05T00:13:00.000+00:00I have made soda bread, which is supposed to be fo...I have made soda bread, which is supposed to be foolproof, and I have failed to make <I>good</I> soda bread!<BR/><BR/>Since I'm not supposed to eat yeast, I need to perfect this stuff, so I'm going to have another go and try yours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-80847690472637947382009-02-02T19:32:00.000+00:002009-02-02T19:32:00.000+00:00How far on the word association chain does one hav...How far on the word association chain does one have to be, before one is off topic? Anyway... As I was reading posts on a backpacking forum, relating to high energy food, someone mentioned <A HREF="http://www.groundtruthtrekking.org/blog/?p=657" REL="nofollow">Buttery Goodness</A>, and I thought you would enjoy the link.Timecheckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655966328174898998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-42918982958457498752009-02-02T01:35:00.000+00:002009-02-02T01:35:00.000+00:00SW - you've inspired me to put my Cauliwobblies re...SW - you've inspired me to put my Cauliwobblies recipe on my blog, (with a link to yours and to Grizzled's).<BR/><BR/>Now I'll have to try Soda Bread with bits of things in - I guess raisins and a long loaf would be Spotted Giraffe!Raph G. Neckmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02468502742144495020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-39954745788608127472009-02-01T20:48:00.000+00:002009-02-01T20:48:00.000+00:00Yes, I agree with you - the basic, rustic recipe i...Yes, I agree with you - the basic, rustic recipe is probably the best. Interesting you mentioned 'cake' - my loaf had a (delicious) cakey taste & texture.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to the goldfinches...<BR/><BR/>Strangely, it's snowed this evening here (in the Trent valley lowlands) semi-properly for the 1st time all winter. Apparently it's the coldest UK winter for 13 years.The Solitary Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-88161202025252473332009-02-01T20:36:00.000+00:002009-02-01T20:36:00.000+00:00Solitary, didn't mean to imply you were a neophyte...Solitary, didn't mean to imply you were a neophyte bread maker; I actually figured otherwise after reading between the lines on many of your older posts. <BR/><BR/>I was just reaffirming that Irish soda bread, when done in the simple, traditional manner, is a great quick bread which no one should be intimidated to try. <BR/><BR/>Now, you can add raisins, but it's called Spotted Dog. The web site of the Society for the Preservation of Irish Soda Bread, http://www.sodabread.us/, says the added raisins version can also be called Railway Bread. Additions such as eggs, nuts, bits of sausage or bacon, hot pepper slices, sugar, fresh and candied fruit, etc., are all out there, on the web, in various versions of what's called "Irish soda bread,"—though many better qualify as cake—and none are the traditional product. Delicious, maybe, but not the real 4-ingredient bread. To my mind, it's the simplicity and rough traditionalist bread that's worth baking most of the time. Bread to go with countryman fare meals. Just my opinion.<BR/><BR/>I'm going to do a goldfinch blog in the near future just for you. Already have the shots. <BR/><BR/>It's sunny here today, 40 degrees F. The eaves are dripping as our heavy snowfall from earlier in the week melts. No goldfinches around at the moment—and no soda bread, either. Your soda bread crumbs might be the key…Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-50481816592391918882009-02-01T18:48:00.000+00:002009-02-01T18:48:00.000+00:00I must say, it was pretty good, Raph. Your own men...I must say, it was pretty good, Raph. Your own menu sounds interesting to say the least!<BR/><BR/>Grizzled, the coal tits and long-tailed tits have now dropped by for short visits - but no goldfinches yet, it's true. Perhaps a few crumbs of soda bread may attract them? <BR/><BR/>I've seen somewhere that you can embellish the simple soda bread recipe with raisins, nuts or eggs - which may be worth trying when I make it next time.The Solitary Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-79179650835494066052009-02-01T18:00:00.000+00:002009-02-01T18:00:00.000+00:00Looks scrumptious, SW! I like the idea of it with ...Looks scrumptious, SW! I like the idea of it with cheese and jam.<BR/><BR/>I'm doing the meal here tonight for a change - Knollshire Cauliwobbles in a secret sauce!Raph G. Neckmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02468502742144495020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-18881162769801982932009-02-01T16:58:00.000+00:002009-02-01T16:58:00.000+00:00Been making bread on and off for years, Grizzled!Been making bread on and off for years, Grizzled!The Solitary Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-86456038988748109912009-02-01T16:50:00.000+00:002009-02-01T16:50:00.000+00:00Oh, ho! Just got in and looked at your blog…and wh...Oh, ho! Just got in and looked at your blog…and whaddya know—yo tried the soda bread! And from the looks of it and your posting, it turned out well. It IS easy, and tasty; a bread anyone can do in short order with minimal fuss. <BR/><BR/>I'm proud of you, Solitary. Even though the goldfinches have so far snubbed you, you have made bread.<BR/><BR/>Who would'a thunk!Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.com