Soda Bread with Port-Soaked Raisins Recipe
Classic british dishes updated for the modern American cook.
- Yield:Makes 1 loaf
- Active time: 10 minutes
- Total time:40 minutes
- Rated:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ruby port
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 4 cups (about 20 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold butter, cut into small cubes, divided
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) buttermilk
Directions
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1.
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 400°F. Place port and raisins in a microwavable dish and microwave on high for 1 minute; remove from microwave and mix, then microwave until steaming hot, about 1 minute longer. Remove from microwave and let rest on the counter.
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2.
In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Using your fingers, mix 5 tablespoons of butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles a coarse meal. In a medium bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk together until homogenous. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add buttermilk mixture. Drain raisins and add to well. Using a wooden spoon, mix until a wet dough forms.
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3.
Turn out dough onto a floured surface and knead for two minutes. Form dough into a 10-inch round. Grease a baking sheet using remaining butter. Place round on the baking sheet and dust with flour, then using a sharp knife or serrated bread knife, make an ‘X’ over the top of the loaf.
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4.
Bake until soda bread is brown and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Allow to rest at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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