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Irish Soda Bread By: Mary F.

Recipe Story

Our youngest son is 22 years old and he has CF. When he was young, he helped to make the soda bread as a breakfast treat for him and his brothers and sister. He is now at college and we send this with him to share with his roommates.

Ingredients

  • 2 c all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 c buttermilk
  • 1 c raisins
  • Add All Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. Grease a baking sheet.

  3. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.

  4. In a small bowl, whisk 1 egg and buttermilk.

  5. Stir wet mixture into flour mixture until moistened. Fold in raisins.

  6. Knead on a floured surface for 1 minute. Shape into a round loaf.

  7. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cut a one quarter inch cross in top of loaf.

  8. Beat remaining egg and brush over loaf.

  9. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Amount per serving:
    • Calories: 293
    • Fat: 9 g
    • Sodium: 550 mg
    • Protein: 7 g
    • Calcium: 68 mg

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