Roma Downey
Irish Soda Bread
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 875 mL
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 50 mL
- 3/4 cup raisins (optional) 175 mL
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional) 15 mL
- 1 tablespoon baking powder 15 mL
- 1 teaspoon baking soda 5 mL
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 mL
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 375 mL
- 3 tablespoons melted butter 50 mL
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, raisins and caraway seeds (if using), baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, butter and egg; pour over dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface; knead lightly just until dough holds together. Place on greased baking sheet; flatten into 9 inch (23 cm) round. With sharp knife, score top into eights.
- Bake in 375 degrees F (190 degree C) oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until cake tester or wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean.
- Let pan cool on rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
If you make it without the raisins, serve with Roma Downey Irish Lamb Stew.
Nutrition
Per serving (without caraway seeds or raisins): 298 calories, 8g protein, 6g fat, 52g carbohydrate