IRISH BREAD - THE SPOTTED DOG

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This recipe has been posted here for play in Culinary Quest - Ireland. Recipe by - By Margaret Johnson. Margaret M. Johnson is the author of seven cookbooks, including "Flavors of Ireland." Serve this lovely bread with soft butter.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 c flour
2/3 c granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 c raisins or half raisins and half sultanas (golden raisins)
3 tsp caraway seeds
2 large eggs, beaten
2 c buttermilk
2 Tbsp butter, melted
soften butter for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 9 inch/22 cm round baking pan.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • 3. Stir in the raisins and caraway seeds and then make a well in the center and stir in the eggs, buttermilk, and butter.
  • 4. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour, or until the top is golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • 5. Cool in pan on wire rack for 5 minutes and then invert the bread onto the rack and let cool completely before slicing.

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