This is an easy Irish Soda Bread recipe that was a hit with the whole family! This bread is great served warm with butter, toasted or even made into french toast!
Ingredients:
3 3/4 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter - melted
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 cup Sun-Maid Fruit Bits
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 tablespoon butter - melted
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking power, baking soda and salt.
3. Pour in melted butter, buttermilk and egg and stir together.
4. Fold in Fruit Bits and caraway seeds.
5. Place dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly.
6. Form dough into a ball and place on either a greased or a parchment lined cookie sheet. With sharp knife, cut an X into the top of the loaf.
7. Brush loaf with melted butter (approx. 1 tablespoon) and sprinkle with sugar.
8. Bake in a preheated oven 40 - 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.
9. Let bread cool and ENJOY!
