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Ingredients:
1
tsp. baking soda
1/2
tsp. salt
1/2
tsp.
nutmeg
1
½ Tbsp. sugar
6
Tbsp. shortening
2/3
cup raisins, brown, golden or mixed
2
tsp. caraway
seeds
1
cup buttermilk
¼
cup milk
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Irish Soda Bread
Soda
bread is probably the most commercially available Irish food on this side of the
Atlantic, but nothing can compare with
homemade. The classic elements are raisins and caraway seeds in the dough, and
the cross-cut top. It’s wonderful
plain or toasted, with butter or jam.
1.
Preheat
oven to 375 [degree symbol] F.
2. In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and sugar. Using a pastry blender or fingertips, work the shortening into the flour until the consistency is the same as that of small peas. Stir in the raisins and caraway and mix to distribute evenly.
3. Gradually stir in the buttermilk, ¼ cup at a time, using only enough to allow the dough to come together. Knead the dough for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place on a greased baking sheet. Cut an X on the top and over the sides of the loaf. Brush top with milk. Bake for 45 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped. Cool on a rack.
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