MARILYN O'REILLY'S IRISH SODA BREAD

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Provided by Food Network

Yield One large loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons caraway seeds, optional
1 cup raisins
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Set a rack in the middle level of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt and stir well to mix.
  • Add the butter and rub in until the butter disappears into the dry ingredients.
  • Stir in the caraway seeds if used and the raisins.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg together and mix into the dough mixture with a rubber spatula.
  • Turn the dough out on a floured work surface and fold it over on itself several times, shaping it into a round loaf. Transfer the loaf to one cookie sheet or jelly roll pan covered with parchment or foil and cut a cross in the top. Bake for 15 minutes then reduce heat to 350 and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes more, until well colored and a toothpick plunged into the center emerges clean.
  • Cool the soda bread on a rack and serve with plenty of sweet butter and bitter orange marmalade.

Eddie Valverde
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread turned out dense and dry. I'll try again with a different recipe.


Sajid Arman
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Jerry Moses
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I'm Irish and this recipe is the closest I've come to finding an authentic Irish soda bread recipe. It's delicious!


Afnan Khan
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This recipe is a great introduction to Irish soda bread. It's simple to follow and the results are delicious.


Suzelle Edwards
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I've never made Irish soda bread before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Nabin Tamang
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I'm not a huge fan of Irish soda bread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful.


Nor Elsayed
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I love this recipe! It's so simple and the bread always comes out so delicious.


Ruma Das
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This is the best Irish soda bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Jydi Scheepers
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I've been making this Irish soda bread for years and it's always a hit. It's so versatile - I've served it with everything from soup to stew to corned beef and cabbage.


Nurul Khobir
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This Irish soda bread recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. I love the dense, crumbly texture and the slightly sweet flavor.