Happy Saint Patricks Day!
Irish or not…Irish Soda Bread is d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s!
I have been making this recipe as far back as I can remember and I just love it any time of the year…after all…my name IS Colleen which in the Websters dictionary means “little Irish girl”! Over the years I have tweaked it to be a bit more moist and a bit more sweet sweet then traditional Irish Soda Bread.
Make these adorable Mini Irish Soda Bread loaves with your kids for St Patty’s Day or any day of the year. We all know that bread making can sometimes be a challenge or a bit time consuming however, this particular type is so, so easy – it’s pretty much a no fail recipe! Perfect for eager, emerging Junior Chefs!!
These are greatfor gift giving…2 tiny loaves and some tea bags…maybe a tea cup…wrap it up pretty and you are set!
Spread some butter or jam on a slice and enjoy also great for tucking into lunchboxes for a homemade treat!
Irish Soda Bread
4 1/2 cups of flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
dash of salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 1/2 cups raisins
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 large egg
Optional: Raw or decorative sugar for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line a baking sheet (or two) with parchment paper
Whisk the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl until blended.
Add in the butter and raisins and stir well.
Add buttermilk and egg to the dry ingredients and stir until incorporated – do not over mix.
Using your hands, form mounds of about 1 cup of the dough (don’t actually use a measuring cup thought as dough is very sticky…just estimate…you can’t really go wrong)on your parchment lined baking sheet(s). Spread them apart by about an inch…they will hold their form. If sprinkling with sugar, do so now.
Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out dry. Cool a bit and serve. Once cool store in airtight baggies or container.
***This recipe will make 12-18 mini loaves (depending on the size you form) which is a lot, you can easily halve the recipe…adding in the whole egg is fine…just add in an extra 2 tablespoons of flour.
Serve warm out of the oven with a bit of butter or heat up a slice in your microwave anytime and enjoy the added perk of the wonderful smell in your home!
Bain sult as! (Gaelic for Enjoy!)
Posted March 16th, 2011 by Colleen in Breads, Lunch Box, Snacks, St Patrick's Day | No Comments »
