Irish Soda Bread and Whiskey Butter

Description An old family recipe that gets rave reviews! Ingredients 1 cup raisins ½ cup whiskey 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup white sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon grated orange peel (Optional) 1 tablespoon caraway seeds (Optional) 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk ¼ cup butter, melted ½ cup … Read more

Chef John’s Irish Soda Bread

Description St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a loaf or two of Irish soda bread? If made correctly, this is one of the best quick breads (those leavened without yeast) you’ll ever have. Subtly sweet, with a light, tender crumb, and not at all dry. … Read more