Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked Irish Soda Bread in the morning! Perfect with a pat of butter and a cup of tea. โ๐
_____Ingredients:_____
โ 4 cups all-purpose flour
โ 4 tablespoons white sugar
โ 1 teaspoon baking soda
โ 1 tablespoon baking powder
โ 1/2 teaspoon salt
โ 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
โ 1 cup buttermilk
โ 1 egg
โ 3/4 cup raisins
_____Directions:_____
1. Preheat oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In a small bowl, beat the buttermilk and egg together. Add this to the flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Fold in the raisins.
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form the dough into a round shape and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cut an โXโ into the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Let the bread cool on a wire rack.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 65 minutes
Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 8 servings
