BREAD - IRISH SODA

By akselden

Ingredients

• 3 T. unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
• 4 C. all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
• 3/4 C. sugar
• 3/4 C. raisins
• 2 T. caraway seeds
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 1/2 C. buttermilk
• 2 large eggs

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, raisins, caraway seeds, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and 2 T. butter. Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients to form a dough.

2. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, about 4 minutes; add more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Form dough into a 9-inch round; place on prepared baking sheet. Brush loaf with remaining 1 T. butter. Using a sharp knife, score an X on top of loaf.

3 Bake until skewer inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
Cool on wire rack before serving.