McNamara's Irish Soda Bread
Description
A sweet Irish soda bread sprinkled with raw crystal sugar makes a great treat with a cup of tea or as a light dessert. Eat it warm with butter.
Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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9 tablespoons white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
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1/2 cup milk
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup raisins
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1 tablespoon white sugar
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Grease an 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
3
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, 9 tablespoons sugar, and salt in the mixing bowl of a large stand mixer on low speed until combined.
4
Mix in butter until thoroughly combined.
5
Beat in milk, then eggs, then raisins, incorporating each ingredient well before adding the next.
6
Transfer dough to the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
7
Bake in the preheated oven until bread has risen and the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. A toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center should come out clean.
8
Cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Best served warm.