Did you know there is no yeast in soda bread? Without any rising time, this Irish recipe is a quick and simple treat for St. Paddy’s Day!
Ingredients: 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 tbsp sugar 1 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup butter, cut into small cubes 1 cup raisins 1 1/3 cup buttermilk 1 egg 1 tsp baking soda
Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Stir together sifted flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a bowl. Using your hands, mix butter into flour mixture until mixture is crumbly. Add raisins. In a separate bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk together. Add baking soda to buttermilk mixture. Mix buttermilk mixture into flour mixture until well combined. Form dough into a ball and place in a greased baking dish. Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown. Slather with butter and enjoy!
