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Irish Soda Bread

Course Bread
Cuisine American, Irish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
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.