Recipe for Spicy Bread for the Bread Machine

This recipe for spicy bread for the bread machine is easy and fast to make.  it's a wonderful loaf to serve with chiles, bean soups, stews and other foods that lend themselves to a dipping bread.

The recipe is a bit on the spicy, hot side -- but its easy to modify if you prefer a milder taste. Simply cut back on the amount of spices used and you will have a wonderful, milder flavor.

Enjoy.

St. Patrick's Day Recipe for Buttermilk Soda Bread

St. Patrick's Day is approaching on March 17. This Buttermilk Soda Bread recipe is a good choice for your St. Paddy's Day celebrations.  If you want to be authentic, try serving it with smoked salmon, a favorite Irish delicacy.

If buying buttermilk is a challenge, try buying buttermilk powder from bulk bins and reconstitute it only when needed. The ratio is one part buttermilk powder to four parts water.