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Irish Soda Bread (with Raisins)

Adapted from a recipe courtesy of Cathy Lowe

Prep Time:: 30 min
Inactive Prep Time:: 0 min
Cook Time:: 45 min

Level:: Easy

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons shortening
2/3 cup raisins, brown or golden or mixed
2 teaspoons caraway
1 cup buttermilk

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and sugar. Using a pastry blender or
fingertips, work the shortening into the flour until the consistency is the same as that of small peas. Stir
in the raisins and caraway and mix to distribute evenly. Gradually stir in the buttermilk, 1/4 cup at a time,
using only enough to allow the dough to come together. Knead the dough for 1 - 2 minutes. Shape the dough into
a round loaf and place on a greased baking sheet. Cut an X on the top and over the sides of the loaf. Bake for

Irish Soda Bread (with Raisins)

Adapted from a recipe courtesy of Cathy Lowe

45 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped. Cool on a rack

Printed from FoodNetwork.com on 09/29/2008