Irish Soda Bread
By
RC :)
@rcrc
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Recipe is from a member of my freshman Speech class who used the recipe for her "demonstration" speech.
Ingredients
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4 cflour
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1/4 csugar
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1 tspbaking powder
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1 tspbaking soda
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1/2 tspsalt
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6 Tbspshortening
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1/2 craisins
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1 Tbspcaraway seeds
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1 1/4 cbuttermilk
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1egg, lightly beaten
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2 Tbspbutter, melted
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·cinnamon sugar (optional)
How to Make Irish Soda Bread
- Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly.
- Stir in raisins and caraway seeds.
- Combine buttermilk and egg. Add to the crumb mixture.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5 to 6 times.
- Divide dough in half, shape into 2 balls and pat each into a 6" round loaf. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Using a sharp knife, cut a 4" cross about 1/4" deep on top of each loaf.
- Brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, if desired.
- Bake at 375 for 40 - 45 minutes or until loaves are golden brown.
