Irish Soda Bread (Co.Cavan)

"This recipe was passed down to me by my Dad's Aunt. I have added a tweak that does not effect the original recipe at all. I find that it's not to dry as some soda breads can be. Has a nice slightly sweet flavor to it, but not too much that it tastes like a cake, it's a bread. I love this recipe and I admit I don't make it nearly enough. Enjoy"
 
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Ready In:
50mins
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
1 rounded loaf
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
  • Cut the butter or Crisco into chunks and mix into the dry with a pastry cutter until well mixed.
  • Then add the raisins and caraway seeds.
  • In a smaller bowl mix the egg with the buttermilk until blended.
  • Pour the wet into the dry and mix together when it starts to form a ball then go in to the bowl with your hands and mix the rest together until all mixed (dough is sticky) then form a bla and place it on a greased cookie sheet. Let sit for 10 minutes (it rises) then cut an X across the top and brush with milk. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown. I find the more loaves I bake you need to lessen the bake time , my first 2 took the 35 minutes the last 2 only 25
  • I recommend letting it cool slightly, then while still warm enjoy a slice with a lot of butter and huge cup of tea. Some clotted cream and jam would be nice too.

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