Irish Soda Bread

• Course Side Dish
• Cuisine Holiday, Kid Friendly, Party Food, St. Patrick's Day

Prep time

Cook time

Servings

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Betty Crocker All-Purpose Gluten-Free Rice Flour Blend
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Xanthan Gum
• 1/2 Cup Raisins
• 1/4 Cup Raisins
• 1/4 Cup Sugar
• 3 Tablespoons Butter softened
• 1 Egg
• 1 Cup Buttermilk

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
2. In medium bowl, stir together flour blend, baking soda, baking powder, salt and xanthan gum. Stir in raisins and set aside.
3. In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, and egg with electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
4. Gradually stir in flour blend mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour blend mixture.
5. Place on surface lightly sprinkled with flour blend. Knead gently 4 or 5 times.
6. Place dough on cookie sheet; pat into circle about 1 1/2 inches thick. With sharp knife, cut X across loaf about 1/2 inch deep.
7. Bake for 5 minutes; reduce heat to 350°F, and bake 25 minutes longer, or until golden brown and bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
8. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing, about 4 hours.
9. Serve with butter and jam, if desired.