Irish Bread

mermaidmagic's Note:

This recipe is from an old friend who is straight from Ireland. I usually omit the caraway seeds, but it's good either way.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 loaf

• ½ cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups raisins
• 1 -2 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 cup milk , approximate,to make stiff batter

Directions:

1. Cream together the butter, egg and sugar.
2. Then mix together with the remaining ingredients.
3. Use as much milk as needed to make a stiff batter.
4. If possible, use a heavy (cast iron) frying pan to bake bread in.
5. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
6. This is great served warm or toasted the next day with butter on top.

Reviews

[chefamorisav]

This is ugg one of my all time favorites. I will sometimes use splenda instead of regular sugar. And Crasins instead of reaisins. All the joy half the fat. Good job on securing this one.

[weliveintheforest]

This was easy and tasty. I would cut back the sugar a little next time. It turned out sort of like a giant scone, it would be nice for breakfast.