Throughout my life I have had good soda bread, and I have
had bread more akin to hockey pucks. This recipe is the best of the best. Mom
says it is even better than her mother’s. Moist, flavorful, and the perfect
texture when toasted and slathered in butter, this bread is divine either with
breakfast or a cup of Irish tea. It’s a breeze to make too.
1 tsp. caraway seeds
2 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
⅓ cup sugar
½ cup or more raisins
1 egg beaten
1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup melted butter
Optional: You may also add candied cherries (green for St.
Patrick’s Day!) for color.
Combine dry ingredients. Stir in caraway seeds and raisins.
Set aside.
Combine wet ingredients. Add to flour mixture, stirring
just until moistened. Spoon batter into flour-greased loaf-pan. Bake at 350°
for 40-45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
