Quick Irish Soda Bread
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: 1 loaf.
Each bite of this traditional loaf is dotted with raisins. My family considers this my "best ever" bread recipe. I hope you agree.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons cold butter
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1 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup raisins
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Additional melted butter
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Additional flour
Directions
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1.
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Fold in raisins.
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2.
Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 times. Shape into a 7-in. round loaf; place on a greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut a 1/4-in.-deep cross on top of the loaf.
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3.
Bake at 375° for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Brush with additional butter. Cool. Dust with additional flour.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 135 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 288mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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