Irish Soda Bread
Irish Soda Bread
Servings 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 4 cups All purpose flour
- 6 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 cup cold butter 1 stick plus 1/4 c. reserved
- 1 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 reserved
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Light grease a large baking sheet. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, craisins and butter. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round and place on baking sheet. In a small bowl combine melted butter and extra buttermilk and brush over the bread. Use a sharp knife to make an “X” into the top of the loaf. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or a knife comes out clean. Enjoy with corned beef and cabbage. Bon Appetit.