Quick Breads
Soda bread and other quick breads plus a special cake ideal for St.Patrick's day.
Welcome to this week’s Recipe Crumbs Newsletter
Planning what to write and share in my newsletter each week is a little like trying to decide what to cook for dinner each night. I think about what’s in season, what offers good value, have we had it before, and if so how recently? Is there a special occasion or specific date to take into account or is there something new?
And looking at the calendar as I thought about what to write this week I saw that on Tuesday St. Patrick’s day has come round again. Irish Soda bread immediately springs to mind. I have shared recipes for St.Patrick’s day before (and will again) but then, Irish soda bread is really quick to make, so why not share some other quick breads.
Even if you, like me, love spending the time in a warm kitchen baking bread, sometimes we need bread in a hurry and that’s when quick breads such as these come into their own. I hope you enjoy them and my nod to St. Patrick’s day and if you want something sweet to eat on this occassion I’ve got you covered with my Irish coffee cake.
Happy cooking and have a delicious week.
P.S. I love seeing your photographs, so if you make any of my recipes and are happy to share them tag or DM @recipecrumbs on social media or send them by email.
🍴 Featured Recipe
Soda bread
When you want bread and want it quick, Soda bread has to be the ultimate choice. Easy to make it has a lovely crispy crust and a delicious soft crumb – Recipes Made Easy
📌Cook’s Tip
Soda bread is best eaten the day it is made but if you want to keep it to the following day then pop it in a bag to help keep it moist.
Soda bread also freezes well so you could pop what you don’t need into the freezer for another day.
Yogurt is often used in quick breads. I find that the liquidity of yogurt can vary a lot from brand to brand. If your go-to yogurt is very runny, add a little less than to begin with, as you might not need the full amount. Conversely, if it’s very thick, thin with a little water or milk or add additional milk to get the dough to the correct consistency.
More Quick Bread Recipes
Really Easy Flat Breads
These flatbreads take just minutes to prepare and taste delicious. Ideal for serving with dips and Middle Eastern Style dishes – Recipes Made Easy
Easy no Yeast Flat Breads
These easy flat breads are made without yeast and contain no dairy making them suitable for vegans. Soft and pliable they make great wraps and can be served with curries and middle eastern style dishes – Only Crumbs Remain
Cornbread with Sundried Tomatoes and Basil
It’s hard to believe just how easy this cornbread is to make. It tastes so good too, being jam-packed with flavour. And just check out the beautiful speckles of colour from the sun-dried tomatoes & basil – Only Crumbs Remain
👀 Have you Seen?
Irish Coffee Cake
Take a cup of coffee add whiskey and top with cream and the coffee takes on a whole new dimension. Surely if I did the same to a coffee cake that too would be a whole new ball game. Right! – Only Crumbs Remain
📖 Cookery Terms Made Easy
Crumb – A verb used as a noun in baking to describe the small particles of the inside of cakes or bread. Usually described as tight, loose, moist, dense, etc.
Next Week – Spring Breaks and How to Make Easter Eggs