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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| baking powder: 1 tsp |
| baking soda: 1/2 tsp |
| unsalted butter: 3 Tbl |
| eggs: 1 |
| buttermilk: 3/4 cup |
| seedless raisins (not packed): 1/4 cup |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
Irish soda bread
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User rating:
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
4 serving(s)
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1. In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Cut in margarine or butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in raisins, if desired. Make a well in the center of the mixture.
2. In a small mixing bowl combine egg white and buttermilk. Add all at once to dry mixture. Stir just until moistened.
3. On a lightly floured surface knead dough 10 to 12 strokes until nearly smooth. Shape into a 7-inch round loaf.
4. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray Place bread dough on baking sheet. With a sharp knife, make 2 slashes in the top to form an X.
5. Bake in a 375 degree F oven about 30 minutes or until golden. Serve warm. Makes 1 loaf (16 servings).