Irish Bannock

Name: Irish Bannock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 2 c all-purpose flour; 2 Tbsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 Tbsp butter, softened; 1 c buttermilk; 1/4 c dried currants; 1/4 c raisins (dark, golden, or mixed)

By Vickie Parks
@Northwestgal

There are dozens of version of Bannock recipes, which is a traditional bread in Ireland that's often eaten for breakfast with tea and plenty of farm-fresh butter or jam. This version is a traditional recipe for a basic Bannock.

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

40 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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2 c

all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp

granulated sugar
1/2 tsp

baking powder
1/2 tsp

baking soda
1/2 tsp

salt
2 Tbsp

butter, softened
1 c

buttermilk
1/4 c

dried currants
1/4 c

raisins (dark, golden, or mixed)

How to Make Irish Bannock

Step-by-Step

Preheated oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet; set aside.
Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry cutter. Add buttermilk until dough is soft. Stir in currants and raisins.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 minutes, or until smooth. Form dough into a 7 inch round. Place on prepared baking sheet (or you can use an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan, greased). Using a sharp knife, score a 1/2 inch deep cross on the top. This allows the loaf to expand.
Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve warm with butter or jam.

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