Cherry Soda Bread

Cherry Soda Bread

Yield: 1 loaf
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Total time:35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¾ cup dried sweetened cherries

• ¼ cup sliced almonds

• ½ cup buttermilk

• 4 tablespoons melted butter

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• ½ teaspoon almond extract

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl to combine. Add remaining ingredients and stir just until dry ingredients are moist.
3. Dump the batter in a roughly 6-inch diameter mound onto a lightly buttered baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to score a cross about ½-inch deep onto surface of dough.
4. Bake 20 -25 minutes, until top is golden and firm to the touch. Cool on a rack before slicing.