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How to Make Traditional Irish Soda Bread

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at New Paltz chapter.

This recipe has been a family tradition for years! My mother makes it every Saint Patrick’s Day (and whenever I bug her to make it). Just add a little butter on top of your warm slice of bread and pair it with a glass of milk.

Irish Soda Bread

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time:1 hour 20 minutesTotal time:1 hour 35 minutesServings:10 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Preheat oven to 350°F.

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    Grease a round casserole dish.

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    In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.

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    Slice the butter and mix in a large bowl. Stir in the raisins.

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    In a small bowl, beat eggs slightly; remove 1 tablespoon and reserve.

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    Stir buttermilk into remaining egg.

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    Stir buttermilk and egg into flour mixture just until flour is moistened (dough will be sticky).

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    Knead the dough to mix thoroughly.

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    Shape into a ball and place into your casserole dish. In the center of your dough, cut a cross and brush with reserved egg.

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    Bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

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    Cool for 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Alicia McGowan

New Paltz '19

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