Irish Soda Bread
This is the traditional non-yeasted Irish soda bread passed down in my family from my Irish grandfather. It's so good as a breakfast, snack, or even dessert.
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Servings: 2 loaves
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 cups seedless raisins
- 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Grease two large loaf pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large mixing bowl. Cut in butter until pea sized chunks appear. Add raisins and stir to distribute.5 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 1/2 cups seedless raisins
- In a liquid measuring cup, add egg to buttermilk and whisk gently until the egg is lightly beaten. Add mixture to dry ingredients, and stir gently until just combined.1 egg, 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
- Turn into loaf pans, and cut across the top lengthwise. Bake at 350 degrees for about 50-60 minutes until tester comes out with crumbs.
- Butter loaf top when it comes out of the oven. Lay on pan its side for a few minutes, then lay on the opposite side for a few minutes to loosen edges. After both sides, remove from the pan and continue cooling on a wire rack.
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Notes
- Enjoy warm or room temperature. This will keep for a few days but is best within the first two days. And yes, butter makes it better!
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 299mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g
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