Rooney's Irish Bread

"Passed down from my grandmother, this is a variation on traditional Irish Soda bread that is more accurately called a Railway Cake or Spotted Dog. This bread is more of a dessert cake and is best eaten fresh out of the oven with butter and a good cup of tea!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 5mins
Ingredients:
8
Yields:
1 loaf
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a large bowl, mix together the baking powder, salt, sugar, and flour.
  • Rub in the shortening.
  • Add raisins.
  • Beat together the eggs and milk.
  • Add egg mixture to the dry mixture.
  • Mix together with your hands on a floured surface until well blended.
  • Roll to fit into a greased cast iron skillet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  • Turn down heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

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I'm a young, recently married American on the East Coast. My husband and I both work full time, so easy, cheap,hearty, yet low-fat recipes are key. We both enjoy cooking and trade off on specialty dishes. My in-laws little farm in Maine provides us with venison, farm-fresh eggs, potatoes, corn, rhubarb, pears, raspberries, and various other vegetables as the season permits.
 
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