Irish-American Soda Bread

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Irish-American Soda Bread is a dense-textured and lightly-sweet loaf, studded with raisins and/or caraway seeds.

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Let's Make Irish-American Soda Bread

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Start by whisking together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cut cold butter cubes into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.

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Stir in raisins and/or caraway seeds. Pour in beaten egg and buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together.

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Lightly knead and shape the dough into a 6-7 inch round. Transfer to a greased cast iron skillet or lined baking sheet. Cut a cross shape into the top of the round.

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Bake at 400F for 40-50 minutes, until golden. Immediately brush the baked loaf with melted butter. Cool, slice, and serve.

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Irish-American Soda Bread