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irish soda bread

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
RC :)
@rcrc
Reading, PA

Recipe is from a member of my freshman Speech class who used the recipe for her "demonstration" speech.

(1 rating)
yield 2 loaves
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For irish soda bread

  • 4 c
    flour
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 6 Tbsp
    shortening
  • 1/2 c
    raisins
  • 1 Tbsp
    caraway seeds
  • 1 1/4 c
    buttermilk
  • 1
    egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • cinnamon sugar (optional)

How To Make irish soda bread

  • 1
    Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly.
  • 2
    Stir in raisins and caraway seeds.
  • 3
    Combine buttermilk and egg. Add to the crumb mixture.
  • 4
    Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5 to 6 times.
  • 5
    Divide dough in half, shape into 2 balls and pat each into a 6" round loaf. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • 6
    Using a sharp knife, cut a 4" cross about 1/4" deep on top of each loaf.
  • 7
    Brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, if desired.
  • 8
    Bake at 375 for 40 - 45 minutes or until loaves are golden brown.
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