FAVORITE IRISH SODA BREAD

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My best friend, Rita, shared this irresistible Irish soda bread recipe. It bakes up high, with a golden brown top and a combination of sweet and savory flavors. -Jan Alfano, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (12 wedges).

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup raisins
2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Stir in raisins. Set aside 1 tablespoon beaten egg. In a bowl, combine buttermilk, oil and remaining eggs; stir into flour mixture just until moistened (dough will be sticky). Transfer to a greased 9-in. round baking pan; brush top with reserved egg., Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.