Irish Soda Bread

By á-24535

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1-2 cups raisins
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• confectioners' sugar (if desired)

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Sift together the first four ingredients; then cut in the butter with two knives or a pastry blender. Add the raisins, then add buttermilk, egg, and baking soda. Mix a little, then knead briefly. Divide dough into 2 round loaves. Put in a greased casserole dish, brush with egg yolk, and bake for one hour at 375 degrees. When done, cool on a wire rack; sprinkle lightly with confectioners' sugar if desired.