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irish soda bread

Recipe by
Linda O'Connor
Medford, MN

This is a family favorite. Great tasting with a little butter or just plain.

yield 1 - 8" loaf
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For irish soda bread

  • 2 c
    unbleached white flour
  • 2 c
    whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter, chilled
  • 1 c
    raisins, optional
  • 1 1/2 c
    buttermilk or plain yogurt

How To Make irish soda bread

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    In a bowl, combine ingredients. Cut butter into flour until it is pea size. Stir in raisins (optional) and buttermile or yogurt.
  • 3
    Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead 1 minute, shape into a disk.
  • 4
    Cut an "X" in the top and bake on a greased baking sheet for 45-60 minutes.

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