If you’re looking for a simple yet delicious way to get your St. Patrick’s Day celebration started, then look no further—Irish soda bread is bound to be your ideal dish. Here is how you can prepare delicious Irish soda bread to get your St. Patrick’s Day off to the right track.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF and cover a baking tray with cooking spray.
- Whisk together the baking soda, flour, and 1/4 cup of sugar in a medium bowl. Using your hands, work the butter into the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and egg. Sprinkle the raisins into the bowl along with the dry ingredients. Stir the mixture until well combined.
- Put the dough in a skillet and baste in melted butter. Sprinkle the remaining sugar on the dough and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until golden brown.
