Recipe: Irish Soda Bread

IRISH SODA BREAD

"Irish Soda Bread is one of the easiest breads to make. Prepare it for St. Patrick's Day, or anytime of the year for teatime or breakfast."



2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons McCormick Caraway Seed
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins or currants
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 9-inch round cake pan.

Mix flour, sugar, caraway seed, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in large bowl. Stir in raisins.

Mix buttermilk, eggs and vanilla in medium bowl; stir into dry ingredients. Spread in prepared pan.

Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

Makes 1 loaf, 12 servings
Source: McCormick