Irish Soda Bread with Raisins
Description
Raisins provide a boost of sweet flavor to this easy Irish soda bread that perfectly complements a good cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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8 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup white sugar, or more to taste
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2 tablespoons baking powder
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 1/4 cups buttermilk
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1 cup butter, softened
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2 eggs
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1 1/2 cups raisins
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add buttermilk, butter, and eggs. Knead together with your hands or use an electric mixer; add raisins. Split dough in half and form into 2 loaves. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean, about 45 minutes.