Best Irish Bannock Recipes

IRISH BANNOCK

IRISH BANNOCK image

Categories Fruit

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup dried currants

Steps:

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.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 minutes, or until smooth. Form dough into a 7 inch round. Place on a lightly oiled cake pan or cookie sheet. Cut 1/2 inch deep cross side to side. Score with cross 1/2 inch deep on the top.
Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 40 minutes.

IRISH BANNOCK

Irish Bannock image

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.

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories Other Breads

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 c all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1 c buttermilk
1/4 c dried currants
1/4 c raisins (dark, golden, or mixed)

Steps:

1. Preheated oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet; set aside.
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.
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.
4. Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve warm with butter or jam.

IRISH BANNOCK

Irish Bannock image

A tasty loaf similar to a scone. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack with tea or coffee.

Provided by Ruth Uitto

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup dried currants

Steps:

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.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 minutes, or until smooth. Form dough into a 7 inch round. Place on a lightly oiled cake pan or cookie sheet. Cut 1/2 inch deep cross side to side. Score with cross 1/2 inch deep on the top.
Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 308.4 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

IRISH BANNOCK [51]

IRISH BANNOCK [51] image

Yield 1 Round Loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup dried currants

Steps:

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. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 minutes, or until smooth. Form dough into a 7 inch round. Place on a lightly oiled cake pan or cookie sheet. Cut 1/2 inch deep cross side to side. Score with cross 1/2 inch deep on the top. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 40 minutes.