In the Kitchen: Irish Soda Bread

In the kitchen today, we are joined be Chef Andrea Leonardo from Thirsty Beaver making Irish Soda Bread. Thirsty Beaver is also celebrating their 10th anniversary.

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 Cups to 4 Cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 Tbl Baking Powder
• 2 Tbl Sugar
• 2 Tbl Brown Sugar
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 Cup Softened Unsalted Butter
• 2 Cups Cold Buttermilk
• 1 Egg
• 1 1/2 Cups Raisins or Dried Currants
• Optional Caraway Seeds

Directions:

1. Mix all dry ingredients.
2. Add cubed butter and mix.
3. Stir in buttermilk and egg, mix until all incorporated.
4. If wet add a little more flour.
5. Divide into 2 round loads on a sheet pan with parchment.
6. Make an x on top of each loaf.
7. Bake at 325F for 40-45 minutes