IRISH SODA BREAD WITH RAISINS

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SODA BREAD with RAISINS

YIELD

10 Servings

PREP TIME

10 Minutes

TOTAL TIME

55  Minutes

COOK TIME

45 Minutes

FLOUR BAKING SODA SALT SUGAR BUTTER BUTTERMILK RAISINS or CURRANTS

INGREDIENTS

1. Stir the dry ingredients in a large bowl and scatter the cold butter pieces on top.

WET INGREDIENTS

FLOUR MIXTURE

COLD BUTTER

2. Work the butter into the flour mixture until it's roughly the size of peas.

RAISINS

3. Add the raisins and mix until they're coated in flour.

BUTTERMILK

4. Pour almost all of the buttermilk, leaving a few tablespoons in case of adjustments.

MIXING

5. Mix until no dry spots remain but do not beat.

DUMPING

6. Transfer the soft dough to a floured surface. Dust flour on top of the dough.

FORMING

7. Working quickly, fold the dough onto itself a few times until you can form a ball.

THE CROSS

8. Make a cross with a kitchen knife on top of the loaf cutting half an inch deep, no more.

9. Bake as directed until crusty and golden brown.

10. Enjoy warm with butter for breakfast or tea, and to accompany stews and soups.

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