Quick Irish Soda Bread
Nutrition
Calories: 230 kcalCarbohydrates: 39 gProtein: 8 gFat: 12 gSaturated Fat: 7 gCholesterol: 28 mgSodium: 356 mgFiber: 4 gSugar: 13 gVitamin A: 1.1 IUCalcium: 96 mgIron: 9 mg
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1-1/2 tsp double-acting baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/2 to 1 cup raisins or currants
- 2 tsp caraway seeds
- 1 whole egg beaten
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Sift together in a large bowl: 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour,double-acting baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
- Cut into the flour with a pastry blender, until the mixture has the consistency of coarse cornmeal: 1/4 cup chilled shortening.
- Stir in 1 cup raisins or currants, caraway seeds and mix together with beaten egg. Add buttermilk.
- Add to dry ingredients and stir well. Knead briefly and place in a greased 8-inch round pan. Press down so dough will fill the pan. Cut a bold cross over the top and sides so the bread will not crack in baking. Brush the top with milk.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Serve hot with butter if desired.