Soda Bread Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 4-4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
02 - 1 tablespoon sugar.
03 - 1 teaspoon salt.
04 - 1 teaspoon baking soda.
05 - 4 tablespoons butter, softened.
06 - 1 cup currants or raisins.
07 - 1 large egg, beaten.
08 - 1 3/4 cups buttermilk.

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven thoroughly to 425°F and position rack in center for even baking.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, salt and baking soda in large mixing bowl until completely combined.
03 - Work softened butter into flour mixture with fingers until it resembles coarse meal texture.
04 - Add currants or raisins to flour-butter mixture, distributing evenly throughout.
05 - Create well in center of dry ingredients for adding wet ingredients.
06 - Pour beaten egg and buttermilk into well and stir with wooden spoon until too stiff to mix.
07 - Use floured hands to gently gather mixture into rough ball, being careful not to overwork.
08 - Add additional flour if needed until dough is sticky but manageable.
09 - Transfer dough to lightly floured surface and shape into round loaf without overworking.
10 - Place shaped loaf in greased cast iron skillet or on baking sheet.
11 - Score top deeply with X pattern using serrated knife to allow heat penetration.
12 - Bake 35-45 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
13 - Tent with foil if top browns too quickly while baking.
14 - Test doneness by inserting skewer into center - should come out clean.
15 - Cool in pan 5-10 minutes before transferring to rack for serving.

# Notes:

01 - No yeast needed.
02 - Quick preparation.
03 - Traditional recipe.
04 - Best served fresh.

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