Fast Irish Soda Bread

Name: Fast Irish Soda Bread
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons shortening; 1/2 cup raisins; 1 tablespoon caraway seeds; 1-1/4 cups buttermilk; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; Cinnamon-sugar

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Cinnamon-sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Stir in raisins and caraway seeds. Combine buttermilk and egg; add to the crumb mixture. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5-6 times.
2

Divide dough in half; shape into two balls. Place on a lightly greased
3

. Pat each ball into a 6-in. round loaf. Using a sharp knife, cut a 4-in. cross about 1/4 in. deep on top of each loaf. Brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.