St Patricks Day: Irish Soda Bread
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110'-115')
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup warm buttermilk (110'-115') (see Note)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup golden raisinsRecipe
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in the buttermilk, butter, salt, baking soda, 1 cup flour and remaining sugar until smooth. Stir in raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead for 2 minutes. Shape into a round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut a 1/4-in.-deep cross on top of loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350' for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.
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