Traditional Soda Bread
Traditional Irish soda bread doesn't get better than this. Grab some Irish butter and enjoy!
Servings 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silpat or lightly grease.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in raisins and buttermilk until the dough is evenly combined.
- Turn dough out onto a clean, lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth, approximately 2 minutes. Shape dough into a ball and place on the baking sheet. Cut a cross on top of the dough, approximately 1/4" deep.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.
