Irish Soda Bread With Golden Raisins

Irish Soda Bread With Golden Raisins      

Makes 2 loaves.

Ingredients:

3 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

2 T. caraway seeds

1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut in cubes

 2 cups golden raisins

1 1/2 cups buttermilk

1 large egg

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

3 T. melted butter

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a food processor combine flour, baking powder, salt and caraway seeds; pulse until combined. Add butter and pulse until dispersed evenly throughout flour mixture. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in the golden raisins.

 

In 2 cup liquid measuring cup, combine the buttermilk, egg and baking soda; whisk until combined. Add liquid mixture to flour/raisin mixture. Dough will be very sticky.

 

Flour a board liberally. Divide dough in half and form into two rounded mound-type loaves, adding just enough flour to prevent sticking. Place bread mounds on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove bread to a cooling rack and brush with melted butter. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Kenucky Biscuits

Kentucky Biscuits

Ingredients:

2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
dash salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup buttermilk Don’t have buttermilk? No prob, just add 1 or 2 Tbls of vinegar to milk.

Directions:

Mix dry ingredients.
Cut in butter, add milk and knead into soft dough. Do not over knead!
Pat into a ungreased 6×6 pan. I use a pie pan myself so you can use whatever.
Cut into serving size portions before you cook.
Bake at 400′ for 15 to 20 minutes or until done and golden brown.

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French Bread

  

Easy French Bread

Ingredients

1½ cups warm water
1 tablespoon honey
1½ teaspoons salt
1½ tablespoons Active Dry Yeast
3½ - 4½ cups flour

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Directions:

Proof yeast by combining water, honey, and yeast. Let set for 5-10 minutes until there is a foam on top.

Knead in salt  and flour until dough is no longer sticky. Dough should not stick to your fingers.

Form into a loaf shape on baking sheet. Cover with a towel and let it sit for 15 while preheating the oven at 425.

Cut slits in the top and bake for 15-20 mins.