Different Irish Soda Bread Recipes

AMAZINGLY EASY IRISH SODA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
• In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and margarine. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.
• Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Check for doneness after 30 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.

(DIFFERENT) IRISH SODA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Let beer stand until flat, about 20-30 minutes.
• Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in raisins.
• Stir in beer, butter, and one egg until a dough forms.
• On a floured surface, knead dough until smooth. Shape into round loaf.
• With kitchen scissors or serrated knife, cut 1/2" deep X into top of bread.
• Lightly beat remaining egg and brush over dough.
• Bake 55 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped on bottom.
• Remove from pan and cool on rack.
• Eat warm for best taste!