Irish Soda Bread Recipe
Ingredients
| All purpose flour | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Soda | 3⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Baking powder | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 3⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Shortening/Plus 2 tablespoons | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chilled | |
| Caraway seeds | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Buttermilk | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Milk | 1 Tablespoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1557 Calories from Fat 508
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 58 g88.7%
Saturated Fat 13.6 g67.8%
Trans Fat 6.7 g
Cholesterol 1.5 mg0.5%
Sodium 2692.4 mg112.2%
Total Carbohydrates 222 g74.1%
Dietary Fiber 12.5 g49.8%
Sugars 16.5 g
Protein 36 g72.1%
Vitamin A 1.4% Vitamin C 5.3%
Calcium 34.3% Iron 79.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add caraway seeds, if desired.
Gradually add buttermilk.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly.
Shape into a ball.
Place in a well-greased 9- x 5- x 3-inch loafpan or 8-inch ovenproof skillet.
Cut a cross in top of bread; brush with milk.
Bake at 375° for 40 to 50 minutes.
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