Irish Soda Bread

8 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 c. unsifted whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. golden raisins, chopped
  • 2 tsp. caraway seed
  • 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 c. buttermilk

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oven to 375°.
  2. 2
    Combine flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  3. 3
    Stir in raisins and caraway seed.
  4. 4
    Add enough buttermilk to make a dough that is firm, but not dry.
  5. 5
    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until it is smooth, 2 or 3 minutes.
  6. 6
    Shape the dough into a round loaf and, using a sharp knife, slash a large X 1/4-inch deep across the top. Place loaf on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

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