Liquor-Infused Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup whiskey or other liquor of choice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a baking sheet.
2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Stir in the buttermilk and whiskey, mix until combined.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes.
7. Form the dough into a round and place on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• Irish Soda Bread is a type of bread made with baking soda instead of yeast.
• It is a traditional Irish food, often served on Saint Patrick’s Day.
• This type of bread is usually made with buttermilk, but adding liquor gives it a unique flavor.
• The addition of whiskey or other spirits adds depth of flavor to the bread and makes it even more moist.