The Baking Coach: Irish Soda Bread

By
Lisa Basini
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Irish Soda Bread

Prep Time:  20 min. Servings:  10 – 12

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp. white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup or ½ of a stick– unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • ½ cup buttermilk – To make buttermilk use 1/2 cup milk
    plus ½ tsp. lemon juice or white vinegar
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter – melted
  • 2 tablespoons milk, optional for brushing just before
        going into the oven

HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT :

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda,
        baking powder, and salt.
  4. Using your fingertips work butter, then mix in raisins and seeds.
  5. Stir in ½ -cup buttermilk and egg.
  6. Turn dough out onto a lightly-floured surface and knead slightly.
  7. Form dough into a round shape and place on prepared
        baking sheet.
  8. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with ¼ cup buttermilk;
        brush loaf with this mixture.
  9. Use a sharp knife to cut an “x” into the top of the loaf.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick
        inserted into the center comes out clean. You may continue
        to brush the loaf while it bakes.
  11. Cool on a wire rack.

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