
	“May the bread always rise before you.”
	A family tradition each St. Patrick’s Day was Aunt Peg’s Irish Soda Bread. Delicious toasted with a cup of tea for an afternoon snack, it was a delightful, once a year treat every March 17th. We’ve adapted the recipe to be Blood Type Diet friendly so everyone can enjoy. As the Irish say,  Sláinte!
	Editor's note: This is an Irish soda bread recipe that doesn’t use baking soda. It’s not a typo, it’s just exactly the way Aunt Peg made it.
	
		 
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		Ingredients:
		
			-  4 cups spelt flour or flour right for your blood type
 
			- 4 tablespoons baking powder
 
			- 1 teaspoon salt
 
			- 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
 
			- 1/2 cup organic sugar
 
			- 2 tablespoons organic melted butter*
 
			- 1 cup raisins soaked in water
 
			- 3 eggs lightly beaten
 
			- 1 1/2 cup buttermilk**
 
		 
		
			*Butter is an avoid for Types A & AB. Substitute with ghee.
			 
        **Buttermilk is an avoid for Types A, AB & O. Substitute with almond milk mixed with one teaspoon of lemon juice.
		 
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		Directions:
		
			- Preheat oven 350 degrees.
 
			- Whisk together buttermilk, butter and eggs.
 
			- Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, caraway seeds and salt.
 
			- Drain raisins, add to flour mixture to coat thoroughly.
 
			- Slowly add the liquid mixture and mix well with a wooden spoon.
 
			- Pour into a greased and floured pan.
 
			- Bake 30-45 minutes at 350 degrees.
 
		 
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