IRISH BREAD

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My mother-in-law was born in Ireland and this is her recipe, which was only shared with the family. My husband would make 20 loaves for St. Patrick's Day to give to friends but he would never give the recipe. When asked for it, he would make the person a loaf and tell them that the recipe was a secret. Now that both he and his mother have passed, I think she would like to share it. I make 4 loaves each year for our church bake sale. They sell for $17.00 each and people come to the early mass just to get one.

Provided by Dorothy

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup raisins
1 cup dried currants
4 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ¾ cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet.
  • Pour hot water over raisins and currants in a bowl and let soak. Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl until well combined; whisk in buttermilk.
  • Drain raisins and currants and pat dry with paper towels; fold into dough. Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and knead gently until it holds its shape; if dough is too sticky, knead in more flour. Form into a round and place into prepared cast iron skillet. Use a sharp knife to cut a cross into the top of the loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a slender knife inserted into the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 399.8 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

Sadik Afeezat
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make, and the results are delicious.


neil bowden
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This bread is perfect for a St. Patrick's Day breakfast or snack. It's also great for sandwiches and toast.


Freddy Manupassa
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients, but the results are amazing.


Jason Bass pro
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I've never made Irish bread before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm so glad I tried it!


Guddu Miya
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This bread is so easy to make! I was able to whip it up in no time.


Boqorada Mugdiga
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I'm not a fan of raisins, so I omitted them from the recipe. The bread still turned out great!


Minecraft Man
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This bread is delicious! I love the crispy crust and the soft, fluffy interior. It's perfect for sandwiches or toast.


Moneca Aryal
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I love the flavor of this bread, but I found it to be a bit dry. Next time, I'll try adding a little bit of butter or oil to the dough.


Brianna Weiss
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I've made this bread several times now, and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


Celso Pedraza
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I made this bread for a St. Patrick's Day party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Nolawi Mesafint
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I didn't have any raisins on hand, so I used dried cranberries instead. They worked great, and I think they added a nice tartness to the bread.


Imam Pakhtoon
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This bread was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Rhiannon Larrabee
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this bread without any problems. It turned out great!


UnkleCharlie2748
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I've tried many Irish bread recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make, and the results are always perfect. I love that I can use it for sandwiches, toast, or even as a sweet treat with butter and jam.


BIRAJ BK
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This Irish bread was a delight! The texture was perfect, with a crispy crust and a soft, fluffy interior. The flavor was rich and hearty, with a hint of sweetness from the raisins.


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