Irish Soda Bread

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3

  cups

  all-purpose flour -- up to 4 as needed

2

  tablespoons

  light brown sugar

1

  teaspoon

  baking powder

1/2

  teaspoon

  baking soda

1/4

  teaspoon

  salt

3

  tablespoons

  butter

2

  whole

  eggs

3

  tablespoons

 powdered buttermilk

3/4

  cup

  water

1/3

  cup

  golden raisins


Heat oven to 375°F.

Mix dry ingredients together in large bowl.

Cut in butter until crumbly.

Combine 1 egg and water and stir into dry mixture just until moistened.

Fold in raisins.

Knead on floured surface for abut a minute.

Shape into a round loaf and place on greased cookie sheet.

With sharp knife or razor blade cut a 1/4 inch cross on top of loaf.

Beat remaining egg and brush over bread.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Serving Size: 8

Per Serving:
268 Calories; 6g Fat (20.9% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 45g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 67mg Cholesterol; 242mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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