Name: Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup raisins (optional); 3/4 cup buttermilk

Irish Soda Bread

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Irish Soda Bread is delicious served warm, spread with butter and jam, Easy Lemon Curd, or cooled.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 1 round loaf 1x
Category: Bread
Method: Oven
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons butter, softened 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup raisins (optional) 3/4 cup buttermilk

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Instructions

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
Cut butter into flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Stir in raisins, if using, and enough buttermilk to make a soft dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
Shape into a round loaf about 6 1/2 inches in diameter.
Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Cut an X about 1/4 through center of loaf with a floured knife.
Bake until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes.
Brush the top with melted butter if desired.

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