Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Irish Soda Bread


2 1/2 c flour
2 t double acting baking powder
1 t salt
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 c liquid shortening
1 egg - beaten
1 1/2 c sour milk (buttermilk?)
1/2 c currants or more
1 c raisins or less
1 or 2 T caraway seeds

Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in bowl.
Add combined shortening, eggs and milk.
Add currants, raisins and caraway seeds and stir all lightly till just combined.
Spread to an 8 " round panand bakd at 375 degrees until well browned and beginning to pull away from sides of pan.
Makes one round loaf.

My mom's side of the family is Irish, but this is not their recipe.
It was cut from a newspaper or magazine glued to a notecard.

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