Society for the preservation of Irish soda bread

Posted by Celia Walter | 11 Oct, 2008

Society for the preservation of Irish soda bread The personal website of Irish-American Ed O'Dwyer is totally dedicated to the traditional soda bread which is under increasing threat from arbitrary changes in recipes (what O'Dwyer refers to as "bread morphing"), a misunderstanding of the origins of the bread, and commercialisation of the product. A history of soda bread is accompanied by authentic recipes and a passionate explanation of how this traditional food should be prepared and served in order to retain its cultural integrity. The use of Dutch ovens for the baking process is also explained. Intute.ac.uk
http://www.sodabread.us/

I had to post this as it reminds me of my childhood. My mother was a good cook and among our treats were Irish soda bread, potato cakes and drop scones (aka griddle cakes or flap jacks). Celia