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Bacon and Sage Soda Bread

Bacon & Sage Soda Bread

Libby with Lemony Thyme
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Self-rising or All-purpose flour plus additional for kneading and dusting
  • 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly cracked pepper
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 6 fresh sage leaves
  • 2 Tbl. bacon drippings add melted butter if necessary
  • 1 cup well-shaken buttermilk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and pepper.
  • Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy brown. Remove bacon and crumble. Add sage leaves, and allow to cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Add 2 Tbl. pan drippings, crumbled bacon, and buttermilk into flour mixture. Use a rubber spatula to mix ingredients, scrapping down sides of bowl until just combined.
  • Turn dough out onto a well floured surface. Knead dough, turning about 6-8 times just until it comes together (do not overwork). Form into a 6-inch round and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Use a sharp knife and cut a 1/2" deep 'x' in the top of dough. Use a fine mesh sifter and dust top of bread with flour.
  • Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.