Irish soda breadSubmitted by amydeven91
Makes 16 servings
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nana's
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Ingredients
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cups flour |
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tbsp sugar |
| 1 |
teaspoon salt |
| 1 |
teaspoon baking soda |
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tbsp butter |
| 1 |
cup raisins |
| 1 |
egg, lightly beaten |
| 2 |
cups buttermilk |
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°. Sift together 4 cups of flour, the sugar, salt, and baking soda into a large mixing bowl.
- Using a pastry cutter or two knives, work butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal, then stir in raisins.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add beaten egg and buttermilk to well and mix in with a wooden spoon until dough is too stiff to stir. Dust hands with a little flour, then gently knead dough in the bowl just long enough to form a rough ball. If the dough is too sticky to work with, add in some more flour. Do not overknead! Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and shape into a round loaf.
- Transfer dough to a large, lightly greased cast-iron skillet or a baking sheet. Using a serrated knife, score top of dough about 1/2'' deep in an "X" shape. Transfer to oven and bake until bread is golden and bottom sounds hollow when tapped with a knife, about 35-45 minutes. (If you use a cast iron pan, it may take a little longer as it takes longer for the pan to heat up than a baking sheet.) Check for doneness also by inserting a long, thin skewer into the center. If it comes out clean, it's done.
Categories
Breads, St. Patrick's Day
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Serving Size 79.5g |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Total Carbohydrates 34.0g 11%
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| Vitamin A 2% |
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Vitamin C 1% |
| Calcium 5% |
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Iron 9% |
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* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Legend
Calorie Breakdown (?)
Daily Values (?)
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Nutritional Analysis
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Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B |
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Good points
High in selenium
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Bad points
High in sugar
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