Whiskey Irish Soda Bread
Whiskey Irish Soda Bread
Irish soda bread is a time-honored, traditional Irish recipe. Mixed with an assortment of spices or dried fruits, Irish soda bread really absorbs the nuances of whatever subtle ingredients that are used. It takes on a whole new dimension when bold whiskey is infused into the dough.
Servings
8
Ingredients
- 3 ¼ cup flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup whiskey
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup crushed pistachios
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk, Irish whiskey, raisins, and pistachios. Mix until just moistened.
- Place dough on a floured surface, knead 10 times, and shape it in to a round loaf, 2 ½ inches thick. Place on greased baking sheet. Cut deep ½-inch “X” in top of dough. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.