Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

Ingredients

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds
• 1/2 cup of raisins
• 1/2 cup of walnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of butter, melted and cooled
• 1 cup of sour milk or buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. Stir in the caraway seeds, raisins, and walnuts.
4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
5. Pour in the melted butter and the sour milk or buttermilk.
6. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until it is well blended.
7. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it lightly for a few minutes.
8. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on the greased baking sheet.
9. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Interesting Facts

• Irish Soda Bread is an Irish tradition that dates back to the 1800s.
• The bread is traditionally made with raisins, caraway seeds, and walnuts.
• It can be served as a side dish or as a dessert, depending on how much sugar is added.
• The bread can be served hot or cold.