ROONEY'S IRISH BREAD

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Passed down from my grandmother, this is a variation on traditional Irish Soda bread that is more accurately called a Railway Cake or Spotted Dog. This bread is more of a dessert cake and is best eaten fresh out of the oven with butter and a good cup of tea!

Provided by JW-Re

Categories     Scones

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup raisins
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the baking powder, salt, sugar, and flour.
  • Rub in the shortening.
  • Add raisins.
  • Beat together the eggs and milk.
  • Add egg mixture to the dry mixture.
  • Mix together with your hands on a floured surface until well blended.
  • Roll to fit into a greased cast iron skillet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  • Turn down heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.4, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 66.3, Sodium 793.5, Carbohydrate 88.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 25.6, Protein 11.4

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