We have learned from our contributing writer, Kristina, who is living over in Ireland, that the Irish celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by showing up unannounced at a friend or neighbor’s doorstep offering baked goods. Isn’t that such a lovely concept? I just love the simplicity of neighborly love shown by this tradition. I bet some may even bake Irish Soda Bread to share, don’t you?
We are so lucky to have an authentic Irish Soda Bread recipe shared with us by our contributor Colleen. Her Great Grandma Dailey hand-wrote the original recipe in County Kerry, Ireland. By looking at the image below, you can tell the recipe was a family favorite and was used often. We worked with Colleen to create a clear recipe card for you, easy to download or print.
Irish Soda Bread
Ingredients:
4 cups of flour
1 level teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 – 2 cups buttermilk
1 cup raisins or currants
1 Tablespoon caraway seed
Baking Instructions:
1. Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar and sugar
2. Cut in the butter
3. Fold in buttermilk, raisins/currants, caraway seeds
4. Gently knead for 1 minute or until a ball forms
5. Place ball in a buttered cake pan, flatten slightly, cut a fairly deep cross in the top to mark the farls (quarters).
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes
Enjoy!
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