Irish Soda Bread

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  

 Irish Soda Bread

Try this festive bread as part of your St. Patrick's Day this year!

Combine these dry ingredients in a large bowl:

•  3 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

In a separate smaller bowl:

• beat 2 eggs, then
• mix in 1 pint of sour cream

Add the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until you need to knead it with your hands.

When well-combined, add in:

• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional)

Shape into a round mound, place on a lightly floured piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet and lightly slice an "x" across the top. 

Bake for 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees.

When slightly cooled, slice and enjoy.

Thank you to Hope for sharing this recipe (originally found here at this link).

Happy St. Patrick's Day!