Irish Raisin-Currant Soda Bread

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet.

2. 2

   Pour hot water over the raisins and currants in a bowl and let them soak. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda until well mixed; whisk in the buttermilk.

3. 3

   Drain the raisins and currants and pat them dry with paper towels; fold them into the dough. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead gently until it holds its shape; if the dough is too sticky, knead in more flour. Shape into a round and place in the prepared cast iron skillet. Use a sharp knife to cut a cross on top of the loaf.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a slender knife inserted into the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour.

• Calories 228.16 kcal Moderate
• Protein 4.45 g Low Source
• Carbs 50.48 g Moderate
• Total Fat 1.0 g Low Source
• Saturated Fat 0.56 g Low Source
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 4.0 mg Low Source
• Sodium 50.45 mg Low Source
• Fiber 1.89 g Low Source
• Sugar 24.34 g High
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 42.38 mg Low Source
• Iron 1.87 mg Moderate
• Potassium 126.09 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 10.72 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 0.27 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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