The Great Beast- 11:36 am PDT - Sep 5, 1999 -#679

There was a young lady from Queens
Who gobbled a plateful of beans
But then they fermented
And she was tormented
By the embarassing sounds from her jeans!

The Great Beast- 12:31 pm PDT - Sep 5, 1999 -# 681

I'll share for all:

Irish Soda Bread

Preheat oven to 375.

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole-wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 1/4 cups buttermilk

Mix all dry ingredients very well (I toss 'em in a bowl and use a 14" whisk). Add buttermilk and stir to make a soft dough. Dump out on counter and knead to make it all come together. Divide into two, shape into round loaves, flattening them onto a baking sheet lined with silicone paper (or a non-stick sheet).Do not use a greased sheet! Cut an 'X' in the top of the loaves, and let them rest for 10 minutes. Bake on middle rack for 40 minutes, and cool on racks.