Nana's Irish Soda Bread With Whiskey Soaked Raisins |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Our family favorite Irish soda bread recipe! Cut into wedges and serve warm with fresh butter as a traditional side to hearty Irish fare such as Stew, Cottage or Shepherd's Pie, or Corned Beef Dinner. Also a tasty tea-time snack served with butter and a dab of marmalade or a drizzle of honey, or with a slice of smoked salmon. Enjoy! Ingredients:
1 cup raisins (or dried currants) |
4 tablespoons irish whiskey (1 shot glass full plus 1 tablespoon) |
1 teaspoon honey |
3 1/2 cups flour |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1 pint sour cream |
2 eggs |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a small saucepan or in the microwave, bring the whiskey and honey to a boil and add the raisins or currants. Cover and off the heat. Set aside and let steep.
3. Butter a round 1 1/2 to 2 quart baking dish, set aside.
4. Add the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl; use a wire whisk to combine.
5. In a small bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the sour cream, mixing well to combine.
6. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stir well with a wooden spoon (batter will be thick).
7. Stir in the whiskey-soaked raisins or currants (along with the whiskey-honey they were steeped in); blend well.
8. Turn batter into the prepared baking dish.
9. Dust the top with flour and pat the batter evenly in the pan with your hands.
10. Use a sharp knife to make a cross on the top.
11. Bake for 50 minutes in preheated 350 F oven.
12. Remove to a rack and let cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a serving dish. Cut into wedges and serve warm with real butter.
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