Nana's Irish Soda Bread With Whiskey Soaked Raisins Recipe
Our family favorite Irish soda bread recipe! Cut into wedges and serve warm with fresh butter as a traditional side to hearty Irish fare such as Stew, Cottage or Shepherd's Pie, or Corned Beef Dinner. Also a tasty tea-time snack served with butter and a dab of marmalade or a drizzle of honey, or with a slice of smoked salmon. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup raisins (or dried currants)
- 4 tablespoons Irish whiskey (1 shot glass full plus 1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pint sour cream
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a small saucepan or in the microwave, bring the whiskey and honey to a boil and add the raisins or currants. Cover and off the heat. Set aside and let steep.
- Butter a round 1 1/2 to 2 quart baking dish, set aside.
- Add the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl; use a wire whisk to combine.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the sour cream, mixing well to combine.
- Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stir well with a wooden spoon (batter will be thick).
- Stir in the whiskey-soaked raisins or currants (along with the whiskey-honey they were steeped in); blend well.
- Turn batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Dust the top with flour and pat the batter evenly in the pan with your hands.
- Use a sharp knife to make a cross on the top.
- Bake for 50 minutes in preheated 350 F oven.
- Remove to a rack and let cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a serving dish. Cut into wedges and serve warm with real butter.
Add Your Own Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1320gCalories: 3605.9kcalCarbohydrates: 570.6gProtein: 71.8gFat: 105.2gSaturated Fat: 56.8gCholesterol: 611.2mgSodium: 3635.5mgFiber: 17.2gSugar: 209g
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