grandpa mcandrew's irish soda bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons margarine, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a cast iron skillet.
• in a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and sugar. toss the raisins with the flour mixture until coated. make a well in the center and add the egg, buttermilk, and melted margarine. stir until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. turn the dough out a floured surface and knead for a few quick turns just to even out the dough. handle the dough as little as possible. pat into a flat circle, and place into the prepared pan.
• bake the bread for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden.