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Green Tea Pistachio Soda Bread:

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 cups pastry flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons matcha
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (cold)
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1 1/2 cups butter milk
  • 1 cup pistachios (chopped)

Egg Wash:

  • 1 egg white
  • 3 tablespoons water

Method

In a bowl sift together the flours, matcha, baking soda, baking powder and sugar. With a pastry cutter or your hands, cut in the cold shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add in the chopped pistachios, then create a well in the center of the bowl. Add the beaten egg and buttermilk, quickly mix into a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead very briefly and lightly ( all you want to do is remove the large cracks - do not over knead). Shape the dough into a round flat ball, just large enough to fit into your iron skillet. Bake in a preheated 425F oven for 50-55 minutes. Remove and place on a wire rack, cover with a tea towel till cooled. Makes 1 loaf.