Barb'S Irish Soda Bread

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   Preheat oven to 425u00b0.

2. 2

   Put flour, white sugar, soda and salt in a large bowl.

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   Chop cold butter into small pieces and put in the bowl of dry ingredients.

4. 4

   Using a pastry cutter, work ingredients into a crumbly mixture.

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   Add the orange zest and currants and mix until thoroughly covered.

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   Add buttermilk, mixing until you get a wet dough.

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   Turn dough out onto a floured board. Knead until a ball forms.

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   Turn onto an ungreased cookie sheet, forming a loaf almost 7 inches across; flatten slightly.

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   Sprinkle granulated sugar on top liberally.

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    Cut halfway through into 4 sections.

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    Bake in a preheated oven at 425u00b0 on a low rack for 30 minutes.

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    Cool on rack.

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    Cover with a cloth.

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    Cut into 4 sections and slice.

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    Freezes well.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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