Nana Dot's Irish Soda Bread |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This was my mom's mothers recipe (my Nana Dot) and has been passed down for generations, direct from Ireland. If you like soda bread, this is awesome! Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3 tablespoons white sugar |
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces |
1 cup raisins |
1/2 cup currants |
2 teaspoons caraway seed (optional) |
3/4 cup milk |
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
2. Stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl until evenly blended. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Stir in the raisins, currants, and caraway seeds, then make a well in the center and pour in the milk and vinegar. Stir with a spoon until the dry ingredients are moistened.
3. Turn the dough out onto a well floured work surface, and knead gently 8 to 10 times. Divide the dough into two balls, and place onto the prepared baking sheets.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and bake until the top of the bread is golden brown, about 15 minutes more.
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