Almond Granola Soda Bread

Ingredients:

4 Cups flour

¼ Cup sugar

1 T. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

¼ Cup butter-at room temperature

1 Cup granola

1 Cup Maisie Jane’s Organic Oven Roasted Sliced Almond Delights

1 ½ Cups buttermilk

1 egg, beaten

½ tsp. almond extract

½ tsp. melted butter

1 T. sugar

Instructions:

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt: mix well. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in granola and almonds. Blend buttermilk with egg and almond extract. Add to dry ingredients: stir until well blended.Place on floured board and knead until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Roll into ball and place on greased baking stone, or greased baking sheet. Flatten into 7-inch circle. With a sharp knife, cut top into ¼ inch deepquarters. Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with remaining T. sugar. Bake at 375 degrees, for about1 hour , until nicely browned. Serve warm or cool.

Makes 8 servings.