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irish soda bread

Recipe by
Kelly Crowley
Brooklyn, NY

This is a family recipe. In all honesty I don't know how far it goes back in my family. I received the recipe from my aunt. I love it with the caraway seeds, it can also be made without them.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For irish soda bread

  • 2 c
    sifted all purpose flour
  • 2 c
    unsifted whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    caraway seeds
  • 1 1/2 c
    buttermilk
  • raisins

How To Make irish soda bread

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl combine all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in the raisins and caraway seeds.
  • 2
    Add enough buttermilk to make dough that is firm, but not dry. Turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth (2-3 minutes). Shape the dough in a round loaf pan and using a sharp knife slash an x 1/4" deep across the top.
  • 3
    Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, place the loaf on it and bake for 35-40 minutes or until bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

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