Mom's Irish Soda Bread

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a small bowl, spoon 1 tablespoon of buttermilk. In a medium bowl, pour the remaining buttermilk. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Stir 1 tablespoon of the melted butter into the buttermilk in the small bowl. In the medium bowl, stir in the golden raisins. Allow both bowls to sit while you prepare the dry ingredients, giving the raisins time to plump up. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the remaining melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg and mix until thoroughly combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Add the buttermilk-raisin mixture to the flour mixture and gently combine until just incorporated. Shape the dough into a ball. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Transfer the dough to the prepared pie dish and lightly pat it around the edges, creating a slightly domed top. Use a sharp knife to score the top in a 1/4-inch deep crisscross pattern. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Brush the buttermilk-butter mixture over the loaf, ensuring it coats the entire surface and gets into the crevices of the crisscross pattern. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until the loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (55-60 minutes)

Recipe View Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Best enjoyed warm with a pat of butter or a dollop of cream.