Irish Bread From Athlone, County Roscommon

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   Note: to plump raisins, put them in a bowl and pour just enough boiling water to cover them. Let them sit for a minute, drain off water, then let them cool a bit before you add them to the batter.

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   This recipe makes 2 loaves OR 5 mini loaves OR 24 muffins.

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   Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Generously grease and flour loaf or muffin pans.

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   Add flour, baking powder, soda and salt and whisk with a fork. Add the sugar and raisins.

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   Add the buttermilk, butter and beaten egg. Mix everything well and fill your prepared pans about three quarters full.

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   Bake until a knife inserted comes out clean.

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   For regular loaf pans, bake for 45-60 minutes.

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   For mini loaf pans, 45-50 minutes.

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   For muffin pans, 25-35 minutes.

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    Let cool in their pans before popping them out to cool completely on a wire rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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