MOIST IRISH SODA BREAD

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I'm allergic to yeast, so I appreciate recipes for quick breads, biscuits and soda breads. This tender loaf that's dotted with golden raisins is great, It's one way I can enjoy toast for breakfast. -Carol Fritz of Fulton, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter
1 cup golden raisins
1-3/4 cups buttermilk

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add raisins. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 6-8 times., Place on an ungreased baking sheet; pat into a 7-in. round loaf. Using a sharp knife, cut a 1-in. cross about 1/4 in. deep on top of the loaf. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.