By Norah Jewett ’25
With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner, take some time to bake some Irish Soda Bread to brighten up your March. This recipe belonged to my grandmother, and I hope it brings some cheer into this otherwise uneventful holiday.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup boiling water
- 4 cups of flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cup buttermilk
Steps:
- Put all ingredients but raisins into a mixer and blend.
- Add raisins and knead with a dough hook for 2 to 4 minutes.
- Place in a greased, floured, round cake pan. (Preferably a 9 inch pan so the middle cooks evenly)
- Cut an X on top and drizzle a tablespoon of melted butter in the center.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes.
- Enjoy your Saint Patrick’s Day treat!
