Recipe: Honey Soda Bread (using whole wheat flour and golden raisins)

HONEY SODA BREAD

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter or margarine
1 cup golden raisins
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/3 cup honey
2 Tablespoons 2% milk (for brushing top)

In large bowl, combine flours, baking soda and salt until thoroughly mixed. Cut in butter and blend until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in raisins and caraway seeds.

In separate bowl, whisk together yogurt and honey; blend into dry mixture. Turn dough onto lightly floured work surface; knead until smooth, about 1 minute.

Shape dough into a ball. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut a shallow "X" on top of round. Brush top with milk.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and firm. Cool before serving.

Makes 1 loaf (6 servings)
Source: National Honey Board