Irish soda bread

Irish soda bread

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2/3 c
• salt - 1 tsp
• buttermilk - 1 to
• eggs, beaten - 2 item
• baking powder - 3 tsp
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• shortening - 2 Tbsp
• sifted flour - 3 c
• currants or raisins

How to make irish soda bread:

Resift flour with sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in currants/raisins. Combine beaten eggs, buttermilk and shortening. Stir in dry ingredients, mixing until moist. Turn into greased 9 1/2 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350° for about 1 hour. Remove from pan; allow to cool before slicing.

Recipe categories: Breads, Quick breads, Irish.