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irish soda bread

Recipe by
Diane Davis
The Villages, FL

This is a neighborhood favorite at the Annual St. Pat's dinner party. So easy to make, too !!!! (This recipe is by Ina Garten, Barefoot Contessa at Home 2006)

yield 8 -10
prep time 10 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For irish soda bread

  • 4 c
    flour
  • 4 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1-1/2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 4 Tbsp
    cold unsalted butter, 1/2" thick dice
  • 1j-3/4 c
    cold buttermilk, shaken
  • 1
    extra large egg
  • 1 tsp
    grated orange peel zest
  • 1 c
    dried currants

How To Make irish soda bread

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • 2
    Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the butter and mix on low speed until the butter is mixed into the flour.
  • 3
    With a fork, lightly beat the buttermilk, egg, and orange zest together. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture.
  • 4
    Combine the currants with 1 Tbls flour and mix into the dough. It will be wet.
  • 5
    Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and knead it a few times into a round loaf. Place the loaf on a prepared sheet pan and lightly cut an X into the top of the bread with a serrated knife.
  • 6
    Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. NOTE: When you tap the loaf, it will have a hollow sound.
  • 7
    Cool on a baking rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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