Grandma Murphy's Irish Soda Bread | Diane Morrisey
Grandma Murphy's Irish Soda Bread
20 mins prepServes 8
This recipe for Grandma Murphy's Irish Soda Bread results in a big round loaf that is dense yet soft with a crusty exterior, perfect served hot out of the oven or toasted the next day with butter.
1: Preheat oven to 375°F.
2: Mix the first 5 ingredients together in a large bowl.
3: Cut in shortening with a fork or pastry blender.
4: Add the raisins.
5: In a smaller bowl, combine egg, buttermilk, and baking soda.
6: Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and mix in the wet until combined.
7: Turn onto a floured surface and gather into a ball.
8: Knead the dough several times until it’s formed into a smooth ball.
9: Cut a deep cross in the top and brush with buttermilk.
10: Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
