Name: Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 tablespoons sugar, granulated; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted, cold, cut into 1/2-inch dice; Scant 1 cup buttermilk, low-fat; 1/2 large eggs. lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 cup raisins

Description

Traditional Irish Soda Bread that your entire family will love. It is delicious toasted for breakfast with butter and jam.

Ingredients

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2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 tablespoons sugar, granulated
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted, cold, cut into 1/2-inch dice
Scant 1 cup buttermilk, low-fat
1/2 large eggs. lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup raisins

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add the cubed butter.
Using the paddle attachment, blend the mixture with an electric mixer until the butter is mixed into the flour.
Combine the buttermilk, egg, and grated orange zest. Add it to the flour mixture. Blend on low speed until combined.
Toss the raisins in a bowl with 1/2 tablespoon flour to coat the raisins. Mix them into the flour and buttermilk mixture until they are incorporated. Don't overmix, or the dough will turn brown from the raisins.
The dough will be wet.
Take the dough out of the mixing bowl and place it on a lightly floured board. Knead a few minutes and shape into a round 6" diameter loaf.
Using a sharp knife, make an "X" on the top of the loaf.
Bake in 350 ° F oven for 40 minutes until lightly brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. The loaf will have a hollow sound when you tap it.
Let cool on a baking rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. Leftovers should be tightly wrapped or stored in an airtight container.