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Farmhouse Loaf Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time55 mins

?Farmhouse loaf is a type of bread that is typically made with whole wheat flour and is known for its dense, chewy texture. This bread is often made in a round or oval shape and is typically baked in a hearth oven. Farmhouse loafs are often served with butter and jams or used for making sandwiches.

 8 oz Flour
 4 oz Sugar
 8 oz Mixed dried fruit
 ½ ea Grated rind of a lemon
 2 tb Butter
 ½ ts Salt
 2 ts Baking powder
 1 pn Baking soda
 1 ea Egg, beaten
 1 1/4 c Buttermilk
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Mix the flour, sugar, fruit, lemon rind, butter, baking powder and soda. Add the beaten egg and the buttermilk to make a nice soft dough; beat well and pour into a greased 2-pound loaf pan. Bake at 300 F for 1 hour, or until it tests done with a skewer.