irish bannock

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

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Jul 3, 2015

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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prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup dried currants
1/4 cup raisins (dark, golden, or mixed)

How To Make irish bannock

Step 1

Preheated oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet; set aside.

Step 2

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.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve warm with butter or jam.
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