Irish Soda Bread

By sheilaolim

1 Serving (1 Slice)Calories 110 (Calories from Fat 25 ),Total Fat 3 g(Saturated Fat 2 g,Cholesterol 10 mg;Sodium 240 mg;Total Carbohydrate 19 g(Dietary Fiber 1 g,Protein 3 g;Percent Daily Value*:Calcium ;Exchanges:1 Starch;1/2 Fat;*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
• 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup raisins, if desired
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

Details

Servings 14
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 65mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375ºF. Grease cookie sheet.
Cut butter into flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in large bowl, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in raisins and just enough buttermilk so dough leaves side of bowl.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Shape into round loaf, about 6 1/2 inches in diameter. Place on cookie sheet. Cut an X shape about 1/2 inch deep through loaf with floured knife.
Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with butter or margarine, softened, if desired.