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irish soda bread recipe

Delicious And Sweet Homemade Irish Soda Bread

This Irish soda bread recipe will result in delicious and light bread with touch of sweetness. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or anytime of year!
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Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Irish
Servings 1 loaf

Equipment

  • 10" cast iron skillet or pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick salted butter, melted
  • 3 cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 ½ cups raisins, light and dark
  • 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 4 Tbsp sweet butter, cut into small cubes (unsalted butter)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Grease a 10" cast iron skillet or pan with a little butter.
  • In a large bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients. Then toss in the raisins to coat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter together. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. DO NOT OVER MIX.
  • Spoon mixture into the greased skillet. Dot with sweet butter. Bake for 45 minutes. Bread is finished when a toothpick comes out clean.
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