Irish Soda Bread

Name: Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2 loaves
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 4 c flour; 1/4 c sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 6 Tbsp shortening; 1/2 c raisins; 1 Tbsp caraway seeds; 1 1/4 c buttermilk; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 Tbsp butter, melted; cinnamon sugar (optional)

By RC :)
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Recipe is from a member of my freshman Speech class who used the recipe for her "demonstration" speech.

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Serves:

2 loaves

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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4 c

flour
1/4 c

sugar
1 tsp

baking powder
1 tsp

baking soda
1/2 tsp

salt
6 Tbsp

shortening
1/2 c

raisins
1 Tbsp

caraway seeds
1 1/4 c

buttermilk
1

egg, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp

butter, melted
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cinnamon sugar (optional)

How to Make Irish Soda Bread

Step-by-Step

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.