IRISH SODA BREAD

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Make and share this Irish Soda Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for the counter
1 cup cake flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup raisins (optional) or 1 cup currants (optional)

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat oven to 400°.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray generously with vegetable oil spray.
  • Whisk the flours, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Work 2 tablespoons of the butter into the dry ingredients with a fork until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in the buttermilk (and raisins, if using) with a fork just until the dough begins to come together.
  • Turn out onto a lightly floured counter.
  • Knead just until the dough becomes cohesive and bumpy; about 30 seconds (do not knead until smooth).
  • Pat the dough into a 6-inch round about 2 inches thick.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cut an X into the top of the loaf using a serrated knife or clean razor blade.
  • Bake until the loaf is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs attached, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove the loaf from the oven and transfer to a wire rack.
  • Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and brush over the top.
  • Let the loaf cool for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 722.4, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 7.8

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