Irish Soda Bread Biscuits

Irish Soda Bread Biscuits

A New Twist to a Traditional Classic

Prep Time: 20 min. • Servings: 8

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup or ½ stick of unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup buttermilk (to make buttermilk: use 1/2 cup milk plus ½ tsp. lemon juice or white vinegar)
• 1 large egg at room temperature
• ¼ cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon milk

HERE IS HOW YOU DO IT:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a large baking sheet. In a large bowl, whisk or mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Using your fingertips, work butter, then stir in raisins and seeds.

Stir in ½ cup buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly-floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round shape, then into a log. Cut each log in half and then each half into 4 portions. Place cut side up on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

In a small bowl, combine melted butter with milk; brush each biscuit with this mixture. Place biscuits in oven on top or center rack and bake for 20 – 25 minutes, or until slightly golden-brown.

Serve warm and wrap any leftover biscuits tightly in plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator.