IRISH SODA BREAD WITH CURRANTS

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Make everyone feel lucky-that they got a slice of this Irish Soda Bread with Currants. Our Irish Soda Bread with Currants is perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3-1/4 cups flour
1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup currants

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and currants; stir just until moistened.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface; knead 10 times. Shape into 2-1/2-inch-thick round. Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Cut deep 1/2-inch "X" in top of dough; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
  • Bake 1 hour or until golden brown. Remove bread from baking sheet to wire rack; cool completely before cutting into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.9356 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

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