Rosemary Rum Raisin Soda Bread with Pecans

Rosemary Rum Raisin Soda Bread with Pecans

Ready in 45 minutes, for 16 servings

Vegetarian

INGREDIENTS:

- raisins

- rum

EQUIPMENT:

- sauce pan

1) Combine the rum and raisins in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 seconds, then remove from heat. Cover and allow the raisins to macerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.

INGREDIENTS:

- bread

EQUIPMENT:

- oven

2) When youre ready to bake the bread, preheat the oven to 375F.

INGREDIENTS:

- olive oil

- all purpose flour

EQUIPMENT:

- baking paper

- baking sheet

3) Coat a baking sheet with olive oil and lightly dust it with flour, or line it with parchment paper.

INGREDIENTS:

- baking soda

- rosemary

- pecans

- salt

EQUIPMENT:

- mixing bowl

- whisk

4) In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flours, baking soda, salt, and rosemary. Stir in the toasted pecans.

INGREDIENTS:

- raisins

- yogurt

- honey

- rum

EQUIPMENT:

- bowl

5) In a separate bowl combine the raisins with the rum, the yogurt, and honey.

6) Add the wet ingredients to the dry.

INGREDIENTS:

- dough

EQUIPMENT:

- bowl

7) Mix until the dough is too stiff to stir. Use your hands to bring it together in the bowl.

INGREDIENTS:

- yogurt

8) Add additional yogurt one teaspoon at a time if its too dry. You want a stiff, slightly tacky ball.

INGREDIENTS:

- bread

- dough

9) Turn dough onto a lightly floured board and shape into a round loaf. (Dont over-knead the dough. Too much kneading will produce a tough bread.).

EQUIPMENT:

- baking sheet

- knife

10) Transfer the loaf to the prepared baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to make deep slashes across the top of the loaf, 4-6 cuts about half way through.

INGREDIENTS:

- milk

11) Brush the top with milk.

INGREDIENTS:

- seeds

- oats

12) Sprinkle with seeds or oats if using.

EQUIPMENT:

- toothpicks

- oven

13) Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. When you tap the loaf, it will sound hollow.

EQUIPMENT:

- wire rack

14) Cool on a wire rack.

INGREDIENTS:

- butter

15) Serve warm or at room temperature with a generous slather of butter.