Spotted Dog Irish Bread
Description
A simple version of Irish soda bread with raisins is baked in a cast iron skillet. This is a vintage recipe handed down through the family.
Ingredients
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5 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
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2 2/3 tablespoons baking powder
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2 eggs
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2 cups milk
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2 cups raisins
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet.
3
Sift flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl.
4
Beat eggs with milk in a separate bowl.
5
Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until moistened; batter will be very thick.
6
Fold in raisins until thoroughly combined.
7
Spread batter into prepared cast iron skillet.
8
Bake in the preheated oven until bread has risen and is golden brown on top, about 1 hour.