Irish Soda Bread
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This traditional Irish soda bread can be made with an assortment of mix-ins such as dried fruit and nuts, but I like it with a handful of raisins.
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Ingredients:
| 2 cups | all-purpose flour |
| 2 tablespoons | brown sugar |
| 1 teaspoon | baking powder |
| 1 teaspoon | baking soda |
| 1/2 teaspoon | salt |
| 3 tablespoons | butter |
| 2 | eggs, divided use |
| 3/4 cup | buttermilk |
| 1/3 cup | currents or raisins |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk 1 egg and buttermilk. Stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in currents or raisins. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Shape into a round loaf. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, cut a shallow "X" on the top of loaf. Beat remaining egg; brush over loaf. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack; serve warm. Yield: 6-8 servings.
