FAST IRISH SODA BREAD

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THIS RECIPE came all the way from Tipperary, Ireland, where my great-grandmother lived. I have eaten Irish Soda Bread in New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles, but none compare with what my grandmother made for St. Patrick's Day. -Anne Flanagan, Laguna Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Cinnamon-sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Stir in raisins and caraway seeds. Combine buttermilk and egg; add to the crumb mixture. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5-6 times. , Divide dough in half; shape into two balls. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Pat each ball into a 6-in. round loaf. Using a sharp knife, cut a 4-in. cross about 1/4 in. deep on top of each loaf. Brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Lu Thomas
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This soda bread was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the raisins added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


The Pirate
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Meh.


Christopher F Medina
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I've tried this recipe a few times now and it always turns out great! The bread is light and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I love the flavor of the buttermilk and the hint of sweetness from the sugar. I usually add a handful of raisins o


Thahir Kamil
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This soda bread is the best I've ever had! It's so light and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. The flavor is amazing, with a hint of sweetness from the buttermilk and sugar. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Safi Suleman
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This soda bread was a disappointment. It was dense and dry, and the flavor was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Hasnain Ansari
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I love this soda bread! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The bread is light and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I love the flavor of the buttermilk and the hint of sweetness from the sugar. I usually add a handful of


nabaraj bishwo
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The bread is light and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I love the flavor of the buttermilk and the hint of sweetness from the sugar. I usually add a


Sheikh Muhammad Laraib
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This soda bread was amazing! It was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. The crust was perfectly crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy. I loved the flavor of the buttermilk and the hint of sweetness from the sugar. I will definitely be


Andrea Westbrook
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Not impressed.


Devendra Mehta
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This was my first time making soda bread, and it turned out great! I was surprised at how easy it was to make. The bread was light and fluffy, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Gayani Wasana
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I've made this soda bread several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love the slightly tangy flavor and the chewy texture. I usually add a handful of raisins or currants to the dough, which makes


Wajid Rana
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This soda bread was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would use a little less flour next time. The flavor was good, though.


margaret wambui
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Delicious!


Harmony Jones
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I'm not a huge fan of soda bread, but this recipe was pretty good. It was easy to make and had a nice flavor. I think I would add a bit more salt next time to make it a little more savory.


Sultan Ocak
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This soda bread was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the raisins added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Adnan Mustafa
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Meh.


Louis Chinkhunda
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This was the easiest soda bread I've ever made! It came together in just a few minutes, and it baked up perfectly. The crust was golden brown and crispy, and the inside was soft and fluffy. I loved the flavor of the buttermilk and the hint of sweetne


Arjun Saud
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Not bad! I've had better soda bread, but this was still pretty good. It was a little dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add a bit more sugar next time to make it a little sweeter.


Sarwar Hutwani
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This soda bread was a delight! It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The texture was light and fluffy, and the flavor was subtly sweet and tangy. I loved the addition of raisins, which added a nice chewy texture and sweetness to the bread.