Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Name: Irish Soda Bread
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 c. flour; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 3/4 tsp. baking soda; 6 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 1 1/2 c. dark seedless raisins; 1 Tbsp. caraway seed (optional); 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 1/2 c. buttermilk

Servings: persons

4 c. flour
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. dark seedless raisins
1 Tbsp. caraway seed (optional)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c. buttermilk

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Grease well a 2-quart casserole. Combine dry ingredients.
3
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
Stir in raisins and caraway (if used).
5
Add buttermilk and all but one tablespoon of the eggs.
6
Mix until flour is moistened (dough will be sticky).
7
Turn out on floured surface.
8
Rub flour on hands and knead to mix thoroughly (about 10 strokes).
9
Shape into a ball and place in casserole.
10
With sharp knife, cut a 4-inch cross, 1/4 inch deep.
11
Brush with egg.
12
Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes, until center is done. Cool 10 minutes. Remove; cool completely.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 c. flour, 3 Tbsp. sugar, 1 Tbsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Irish Soda Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Irish Soda Bread

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