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IRISH SODA BREAD (Makes 1 Loaf) 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. butter 3/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. buttermilk 1/2 c. currants or raisins In a bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or 2 knives. Add the buttermilk and mix thoroughly into a soft dough. Add the currants. Knead the dough on a lightly floured board about 3 minutes or until smooth. Form the dough into a 7-inch flat round and place in a lightly oiled cake tin. Cut a cross about 1/2-inch deep in the center of the round. Bake in a 375 degrees oven 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |