Irish Soda Bread

By mamacasma

This recipe is similar to the one passed down through generations of my Irish family. I rarely use a mixer because kneading by hand makes the bread taste so good.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 cup cold butter
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup raisins or 3 Tbsp.
• caraway seeds

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until crumbly. Combine eggs and buttermilk; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Stir in raisins. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 5-6 times.

Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a round loaf. Place 6 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack.