Irish Soda Bread with Raisins and Caraway Recipe

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This bread is also known as Irish Spotted Dog since it is made as a traditional soda bread with the additional of raisins and seeds.

Irish Soda Bread with Raisins and Caraway Recipe (+)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350º F.

Line baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with cooking vegetable spray.

In a bowl, stir together flour, salt, soda, sugar, baking powder, raisins, and caraway seeds.

In a separate bowl beat together buttermilk, eggs and butter.

Stir together dry and moist ingredients. Shape into a 6-inch mound on the baking sheet. If the mixture is too moist to maintain shape, add a little flour. Cut a large X into the top of the dough with a sharp knife.

Bake 40 to 45 minutes.

Cool slightly.

Tip: Irish Soda Bread is best when eaten the day it is made.

Container: large baking sheet, parchment paper

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

-		2 cups all purpose flour
-		1/2 teaspoon salt
-		1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-		1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
-		3 tablespoons butter, softened
-		2/3 cup buttermilk
-		2 tablespoons sugar
-		1 egg
-		3/4 cup raisins
-		2 teaspoons caraway seeds

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