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O' Connor's Irish Soda Bread

O' Connor's Irish Soda Bread Recipe

My friend Donna was nice enough to share this family recipe with me which had been given to her by her mother, who had been born in Ireland. It is not as dry and is somewhat sweeter than other soda breads I've tasted.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Irish
Servings 1 pan
Calories 4134.9 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup raisins (I prefer golden)
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Instructions
 

  • In mixing bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder and soda then mix in sugar.
  • Add softened margarine and cut in until consistency of coarse meal.
  • Add raisins and mix well. Stir in eggs and buttermilk until just moistened.
  • Pour into lightly greased 13x9-inch pan or 2 loaf pans. (She used a large, oiled cast iron skillet).
  • Bake at 375°F for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1442gCalories: 4134.9kcalCarbohydrates: 716.8gProtein: 81.9gFat: 109.5gSaturated Fat: 21.8gCholesterol: 437.7mgSodium: 5562.6mgFiber: 18.9gSugar: 305.4g
Keyword < 60 Mins, Breads, Easy, European, Healthy, Quick Breads, St. Patrick's Day
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